Senior Principal Total Rewards - Pay Transparency (EMEA)

Korn Ferry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks a Senior Principal to lead complex Total Rewards engagements across EMEA, focusing on EU Pay Transparency and fair compensation frameworks. This client-facing expert combines deep reward expertise with commercial acumen to drive transformation and standards across organisations.

The role requires designing salary frameworks, governance models, and pay benchmarking while aligning with evolving legislation.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Total Rewards, compensation and benefits, or HR consulting.
• Proven track record delivering complex reward programmes.
• Strong knowledge of reward design, job architecture, and pay governance.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environments.
• Commercial mindset with client development and relationship management.
• Strong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream Total Rewards projects across sectors and geographies.
• Design and deliver compensation & benefits strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on job architecture, reward frameworks, and pay benchmarking.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadership.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation & Benefits

HR consulting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

Korn Ferry seeks a Senior Principal to lead complex Total Rewards engagements across EMEA, focusing on EU Pay Transparency and fair compensation frameworks. This client-facing expert combines deep reward expertise with commercial acumen to drive transformation and standards across organisations.

The role requires designing salary frameworks, governance models, and pay benchmarking while aligning with evolving legislation.