Senior Manager Compensation

Virgin Atlantic; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Compensation to lead their Reward and Wellbeing team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the annual compensation processes, collaborating with senior leaders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong leadership background in global organizations, a CIPD qualification, and exceptional analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement in compensation strategies while fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Join a company committed to innovation and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in complex, global organizations.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage global compensation programs and budgets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop compensation plans.

Skills

Leadership in complex organizations

Analytical skills

Compliance focus

CIPD qualification

Team management

Change program experience

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR grounding

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

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Salary: Competitive per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid, 3 days a week in our VHQ, Crawley

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th of May 2025

Role overview

At Virgin Atlantic, we are dedicated to ensuring our compensation processes are seamless and effective. We seek a dedicated leader to join our Reward and Wellbeing team as the Senior Manager – Compensation. This role involves delivering annual compensation processes and leading a team of Compensation Managers and Analysts.

You will ensure the flawless delivery of companywide compensation processes, collaborating with the People team and stakeholders to develop and execute compensation plans and reward activities. Reporting to the VP Reward and Wellbeing, you will work closely with senior leaders, trade unions, and external partners.

Key responsibilities

1. Plan and manage cyclical and global compensation programs, including variable pay cycles and pay reviews.
2. Manage budgets and contribute to year-end accounting processes.
3. Define frameworks aligned with VX30 and People Plan.
4. Evaluate and improve current plan and process designs.
5. Partner with the business to design and recommend pay structures.
6. Support union negotiations, including modeling and presentations.
7. Oversee delivery of BAU compensation processes.
8. Implement new compensation programs and policies.
9. Lead and develop Reward Managers and Reward Analysts.
10. Drive continuous improvement and stay updated on external trends and insights.

Candidate profile

• Proven leadership in complex, global organizations.
• Focus on delivery and compliance.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR grounding.
• Experience in leading teams.
• Strong business acumen, analytical, and modeling skills.
• Experience with change programs and executive pay.
• Attention to detail, proficient in Excel, PowerBI, and related tools.

Leadership philosophy

At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to accessible recruitment and supporting applicants with individual needs. For assistance, contact our team at [e-mail].