Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Manager - Total Rewards to lead compensation and rewards programs across the UK, Europe, and CSA regions. This role will drive compensation strategy, compensation analysis, cost impact assessments, market benchmarking, pay equity initiatives, Pay Transparency compliance, and international social security governance while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Mobility, and business leaders.

The ideal candidate will bring strong compensation expertise, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compensation programs, including annual salary reviews, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive planning.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market intelligence analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Support pay equity assessments and compliance with EU Pay Transparency requirements.
• Develop compensation analytics, cost impact assessments, dashboards, and reports to support business decision-making.
• Design and implement pay range frameworks, leveraging market intelligence and compensation data to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices across the region.
• Conduct compensation and rewards assessments for new and emerging markets, providing data-driven recommendations on pay positioning, reward strategy, and talent attraction.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams on compensation recommendations, retention strategies, and workforce planning.
• Manage Social Security Agreement (SSA) requirements and Certificates of Coverage (CoC) for international assignees and cross-border employees, where applicable.
• Support governance, audit, and compliance activities related to compensation and social security obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of Total Rewards processes across the region.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Global Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards.
• Strong expertise in compensation strategy, market benchmarking, pay governance, and reward program design.
• Experience with pay equity analysis, Pay Transparency regulations, and compensation parity initiatives, particularly within Europe.
• Knowledge of Social Security Agreements (SSA), Certificates of Coverage (CoC), and international mobility-related compensation matters.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and HR analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multinational organization or compensation consulting environment.
• Exposure to international assignments, global mobility, and cross-border employment practices.
• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as WorldatWork (CCP/GRP), Mercer, or other Total Rewards certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

Compensation Strategy | Market Benchmarking | Pay Equity | EU Pay Transparency | Salary Benchmarking | Job Evaluation | Rewards & Recognition | Compensation Analytics | Workforce Planning | Cost Impact Analysis | Global Mobility | SSA & CoC Management | HR Analytics | Stakeholder Management | Total Rewards Governance