Global Compensation Senior Manager – EU Pay Transparency

Accenture Poland; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Poland is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to lead global compensation strategies, focusing on EU Pay Transparency, pay equity, and regulatory compliance. You will design and govern Total Rewards programs, partner with HR, Legal, and leadership, and guide compensation analytics and technology to align with Accenture's people strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in compensation with global scope, proven leadership, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct compensation experience with global scope.
• Strong expertise in total rewards, market intelligence, and compensation analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to drive pay equity analyses and EU pay transparency initiatives.
• Proven leadership skills in managing international compensation teams and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills, with discretion handling confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and governance of Total Rewards programs with focus on pay equity and EU Pay Transparency directives.
• Provide compensation subject matter expertise to stakeholders and advise senior leadership on best practices for total rewards.
• Oversee market intelligence and compensation analytics to evaluate competitive positioning and inform strategy.
• Drive process optimization through technology, automation, and analytics in compensation operations.

Skills

Total rewards design

Pay equity analysis

EU Pay Transparency

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Power BI

Excel

Tools

Workday HRIS

Power BI

Job description

As a Compensation Senior Manager, you will lead global compensation strategies as part of a team responsible for designing, building, and communicating rewards policies, processes, and programs that deliver our long‑term HR strategy. This role is pivotal in managing Accenture's global Compensation philosophy and processes, ensuring a consistent and equitable experience for our people worldwide, with a primary focus on EU Pay Transparency, pay equity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

EU Pay Transparency & Pay Equity

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of Total Rewards programs, with a focus on pay equity, regulatory compliance, and EU Pay Transparency directives.
• Drive compliance monitoring and pay equity analysis, ensuring adherence to evolving EU pay transparency requirements across all applicable markets.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to enhance pay equity frameworks and continuously improve compensation technology and EU Pay Transparency practices.

Compensation Strategy & Advisory

• Provide compensation subject matter expertise to stakeholders and advise senior leadership on best practices for total rewards in talent attraction and retention.
• Oversee market intelligence and compensation analytics to evaluate competitive positioning, identify pay trends, and generate data‑driven insights that inform Total Rewards strategy and decision‑making.
• Lead process optimization initiatives leveraging technology, automation, and analytics to enhance compensation operations and reporting.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team responsible for day‑to‑day compensation processes, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and solution‑oriented culture.
• Inspire and motivate team members by modeling a positive, accountable attitude, championing open communication, mutual respect, and shared ownership of results.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with HR, Finance, Legal, and business partners to align compensation programs with organizational goals and people strategy.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• 8+ years of direct compensation experience, including expertise in total rewards, market intelligence, and global compensation strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in pay equity analysis, compliance monitoring, and EU Pay Transparency initiatives.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing compensation teams in a dynamic, international environment.
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and influence without authority.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and handle highly confidential data with discretion.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work at a dynamic pace, and navigate tight timelines and critical deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; experience with data analytics and market intelligence platforms.
• Proficient in written and oral English.
• Experience with Workday HRIS Preferred.
• Familiarity with real‑time data sources and compensation benchmarking platforms.