The Global Compensation Manager is responsible for the design implementation and management of global compensation programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. This role plays a part in developing salary structures job leveling and incentive programs that attract retain and motivate top talent across various regions. The Global Compensation Manager collaborates with People & Culture Finance and business leaders to align compensation strategies with business objectives and market trends.
Work location: This position is remote for any candidate based in UK Poland and Hungary.
Work arrangement: Remote
Language skills: Fluent in English
Specific needs: Compensation management with global exposure
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement global compensation programs that include base salaries incentive structures and variable pay plans to attract and retain top talent.
- Design programs that balance internal equity with market competitiveness aligning them with the companys strategic goals.
- Lead comprehensive job evaluation processes and market analyses to ensure that the companys pay practices are competitive across all regions.
- Utilize compensation data from various surveys and databases to set accurate salary ranges and pay structures that reflect industry standards.
- Create and maintain salary structures and job grading frameworks to ensure consistency and fairness in compensation across different levels and regions.
- Provide training and support to Talent Management and managers on how to apply these frameworks in practice ensuring a uniform approach to job leveling.
- Advise senior leaders and Talent Management Partners on compensation strategies offering insights into market trends pay equity and incentive design.
- Use data and reports to support recommendations helping business leaders make informed decisions about pay practices.
- Ensure compliance with local regional and international labor laws and regulations adjusting compensation practices as needed to maintain adherence to legal standards including staying informed about new legislation and working with legal teams to mitigate risks.
- Oversee the entire annual compensation review process coordinating salary adjustments merit increases and bonus payouts.
- Develop timelines and communication plans to ensure managers understand the process and employees are kept informed about their compensation changes.
- Partner with other departments to ensure data accuracy in compensation systems facilitating smooth reporting and analysis.
- Leverage compensation management software such as MarketPay or PayScale to optimize processes and maintain uptodate compensation data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Position Requirements
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field.
- A Masters degree or relevant HR certification (e.g. CCP SHRMCP) is preferred.
Experience:
- 7 years of experience in compensation management.
- A minimum of 3 years in a global or regional role strongly preferred.
- Experience in designing and managing complex compensation programs.
- Proven track record of working with senior leadership to align compensation strategies with business goals.
- Experience developing salary structures and job leveling frameworks for diverse regions.
- Experience with compensation software such as MarketPay or PayScale strongly preferred.
Exposure:
- Strong understanding of global compensation practices and compliance requirements.
- Ability to conduct market analysis and benchmarking using various compensation surveys.
- Ability to manage compensation processes and systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information to employees and leadership in a detailed and professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize in a fastpaced environment.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime