Senior Manager, Compensation EMEA

The Walt Disney Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in London is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to oversee a professional compensation service across EMEA. This role involves developing commercial compensation solutions and managing a team of analysts. Ideal candidates should have a degree, experience in compensation management, strong analytical skills, and a proficiency in HR systems. The position offers a hybrid work model, working four days in Hammersmith and one day from home.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry for family and friends

Disney Discounts on designated products

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in compensation at the senior manager level.
• Proven experience working in a multi-national, fast-paced, progressive commercial organization.
• Working experience with compensation & benefits employee data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a professional and effective compensation service.
• Develop tailored, commercially focused compensation solutions.
• Line manage two analysts, including responsibility for work delegation.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Team management experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Tools

HRIS system (preferably Success Factors)

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Compensation Manager will oversee the delivery of a professional and effective compensation service for designated Lines of Business, Support Functions, and select countries across EMEA. This role entails driving the development and implementation of tailored, commercially focused solutions and programmes that align with business objectives and regional needs.

Partnering with HRBP’s, other HR COE’s and Global Compensation teams this role will provide advice and guidance on the delivery of compensation initiatives/policies/processes.

This role will be responsible for delivering proactive compensation support to Country HR Heads, Line of Business leaders, and local HR teams, ensuring alignment with company policies and maintaining accountability to the VP of International DEI and EMEA Total Rewards. Additionally, the role will support cross-LOB compensation initiatives and region-wide projects, driving consistency and impact across all countries within the EMEA region.

As one of the senior members of the team, the Senior Manager will help develop the talented team of Analysts alongside the other managers. They will need to be able to work with autonomy and deal with multiple diverse stakeholders within their own function and the wider business.

This is an office-based role. You will work four days in the **Hammersmith, London office** and one day from home.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with equivalent peers in the US offices (NYC and LA) to establish efficient compensation processes that align global initiatives with local practice.
• Identify, design, gain necessary approval, and implement tailored reward solutions within agreed operating frameworks.
• Act as an ‘Internal Consultant’ for assigned Business Areas on all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact.
• Act as ‘Subject Matter Expert’ for an identified area: consult and advise local HR during business case development and take forward to US for approval.
• Act as ‘Process Owner’ for an identified area: manage the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of process for the entire region, working with key stakeholders to achieve successful end-to-end delivery.
• Work closely with the business and local HR to manage deal development/negotiations on all Executive packages (Director & above) using local benchmarking information and working within the agreed approval matrix.
• Work with local HR in developing and/or maintaining salary ranges for the region.
• Develop and/or maintain external networks at a regional level to act efficiently as an expert in trends and comp initiatives for the EMEA market. Suggest changes if appropriate to Country HR.
• Apply commercial thinking and an understanding of the business and HR to provide pragmatic and informed HR solutions and ideas that meet both the business needs and fit with the HR agenda.
• Monitor the competitiveness of regional compensation plans and work with local HR to ensure legal compliance where necessary. Following the global approval matrix, make recommendations for change as necessary.
• Line manage two analysts, including responsibility for work delegation, development, and performance reviews.

The Experience & Skills We Require From You:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in compensation at the senior manager level.
• Proven experience working in a multi-national, fast-paced, progressive commercial organization.
• Experience or partnering with senior executives.
• Experience in team management would be highly desirable.
• Working experience with compensation & benefits employee data maintenance in an HRIS system (preferably Success Factors).
• Proficiency in/knowledge of compensation & benefits consultancy reporting tools and surveys would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in/experience using HR Information Systems (Success Factors, Workday, or SAP).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are a necessity.
• Demonstratable commercial knowledge and understanding.
• Evidence of successfully program‑managed large, complex projects or programs, achieving satisfaction & timeline objectives.
• Strong communication skills in presenting plans for review and approval, and in communicating plans to managers and employees.
• Specific EMEA experience would be highly advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is essential.
• High level of IT literacy and use of Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: Opportunity to enter any of our parks with family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.