Senior Compensation Specialist

Senior Compensation Specialist

Fully remote working from anywhere in Europe

2 – 3 Year contract with an option for the role to then become permanent staff

Inside IR35 if based in UK, LTD company available for roles outside of UK

A Senior Compensation Specialist is required to work on an initial 2 – 3 year contract that will be based from anywhere in Europe on a fully remote working set up.

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will have an extensive background within job architecture and ideally you will speak a second language alongside English but this isn’t essential.

Aim of the role

Head up job architecture and grading projects, ensuring clarity and consistency across ~3000 global roles

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will collaborate with managers to refine job descriptions, harmonising the roles where possible

Drive change management and implementation of new structures

Lead data management efforts in our HR Management System, SuccessFactors

Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and SLT

Contribute to pay equity initiatives

Engage with HR and business leaders across Europe to drive alignment and present strategic insights

Responsibilities

Lead EMEA-wide job architecture and grading initiatives

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will clarify role definitions and hierarchies through internal calibration reviews.

Collaborate with the wider team to develop comprehensive job descriptions

Identify opportunities for role consolidation while considering business unit specifics and potential implementation challenges.

Facilitate the implementation of organisational changes

Manage the transition process and ensure effective communication across the business.

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will maintain regular communication with local teams, providing progress updates and coordinating data management efforts in SuccessFactors.

Support the implementation of strategic initiatives such as pay equity

Ensure compliance with diverse regulatory requirements and assisting with related regional projects.

Provide high-level consulting support to HR and management on compensation matters, including overseeing annual compensation and benefits processes.

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will guide discussions with HR and business leadership on project progress and alignment

Prepare and present supporting materials for all interactions.

What's on offer?

Opportunity to work from anywhere in Europe

Chance to work in an impactful role, shaping compensation strategies across EMEA

Autonomy to drive our projects and initiatives

Occasional travel within EMEA to collaborate with regional teams

Work with a team of highly professional and collaborative industry experts

Required experience

Solid experience in compensation program planning and administration

Advanced user of data analysis and presentation tools 

Proficient in HRIS systems and compensation tools

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will be an expert in job architecture and grading methodologies

Familiar with job architecture and compensation methodologies such as Willis Towers Watson, or knowledgeable in similar job levelling methodologies and global grading systems

Excellent communicator and project manager

Adaptable professional with experience working across diverse cultures and legal environments

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will be comfortable with working remotely; able to self-manage

Fluent in English - additional European languages would be useful

First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, MyPay+ and workforce management solution, Operam.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.