Senior Total Compensation Specialist

Teya; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Teya, a leading payment and software service provider in London, is seeking a Senior Total Compensation Specialist to design and execute compensation programs that drive performance and retention. This role requires deep experience in cash and equity compensation, focusing on creating a performance-driven culture while working closely with various teams to ensure competitive compensation structures.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health support through GymPass

Extended maternity and paternity leave

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Health and Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)

Daily office snacks

Informal office environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation.
• Proven ability to design and manage long-term incentive plans.
• Experience in international or high-growth environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage total compensation strategy.
• Lead annual compensation cycle for salary reviews and bonuses.
• Own and evolve equity lifecycle and plan design.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

HRIS

Analytics Platforms

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

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Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description

As our Senior Total Compensation Specialist, your mission is to lead the design and execution of compensation programs that drive performance, retention, and fairness. You’ll bring deep experience in cash and equity compensation to build and manage frameworks across base salary, commissions, bonuses (cash and equity), long-term incentives, and special awards. You will have a focus on reinforcing a performance-driven and differentiated culture.

You’ll work closely with the People, Finance, and Leadership teams to ensure our compensation structure is competitive, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes and individual impact.

• Design and manage our total compensation strategy, covering fixed and variable pay, equity, long-term incentives, and special programmes.
  
  

• Lead the annual compensation cycle for salary reviews, bonus allocations, equity awards, and performance-based vesting.
  
  

• Own and evolve our equity lifecycle, including plan design, modelling, performance-based conditions, communications, and reporting.
  
  

• Work with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to guide pay decisions, offers, and internal mobility.
  
  

• Maintain and continuously improve salary bands, commission models, and reward structures.
  
  

• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure consistency, compliance, and financial alignment.
  
  

• Own tooling and process design for compensation tracking (e.g., equity platforms like Carta, salary review templates, dashboards).
  
  

• Contribute to clear, audience-appropriate reward communications that make complex topics understandable and engaging.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation, with strong exposure to both cash and equity.
  
  

• Proven ability to design and manage long-term incentive and equity plans, including performance-based vesting models.
  
  

• Strategic mindset with strong modelling and analytical skills; advanced spreadsheet experience required.
  
  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to work across functions and seniority levels.
  
  

• Experience in international or high-growth environments strongly preferred.
  
  

• Familiarity with comp systems/tools (e.g., Carta, HRIS, analytics platforms) and/or knowledge of SQL, Python, Tableau is a plus.
  
  
  
  

Additional Information

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;
  
  

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps;
  
  

• Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support;
  
  

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme;
  
  

• Health and Life Insurance;
  
  

• Pension Scheme;
  
  

• 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays);
  
  

• Office snacks every day;
  
  

• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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