Director, Compensation & Benefits EMEA, 15 month fixed term contract

London, London IQVIA

Posted 18 days ago

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**About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced **Director, Compensation & Benefits (EMEA)** to join our Centre of Excellence on a **fixed-term contract** . This role provides critical leadership and continuity for our regional C&B agenda, ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective programs across EMEA.
You will lead **major compensation and benefits initiatives** , partner with senior HR and business leaders, and deliver strategic projects that shape our Total Rewards offering. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-country environments.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Lead Benefits Strategy & Delivery** Own and evolve the EMEA benefits strategy, balancing cost competitiveness, cost management, and evolving market needs.
+ **Drive Benefits Process Optimization** Lead in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the HR Centre of Excellences.
+ **Client Focus and Stakeholder Engagement** Serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert to senior HR Partners, Finance, and business leaders on complex benefits and compensation-related issues by delivering clear, data-driven recommendations.
+ **Data Driven Insights** Drive the use of data and analytics to uncover insights that guide strategic direction, evaluate program impact, and support informed decision-making.
+ **Compensation Program Leadership** Support in the delivery of the annual salary planning and bonus processes in EMEA; ensure alignment with global frameworks and local statutory requirements.
+ **Team Leadership** Coach and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, ensuring capability to deliver on strategic priorities.
+ **Governance & Compliance** Ensure compliance with local legislation, regulations and internal policies while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving EU directives.
+ **M&A Due Diligence** Provide expert analysis, insight and recommendations during due diligence to align compensation and benefits programs.
**What You'll Bring**
+ **Experience:** 9+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with proven leadership in matrixed, multi-country environments.
+ **Expertise:** Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices, including harmonization, budgeting cycles and policy redesign.
+ **Strategic & Analytical Skills:** Ability to interpret market data, model costs, and influence decisions at senior levels.
+ **Project Leadership:** Track record of delivering complex initiatives across regions with a high degree of involvement in delivery and leading a project team.
+ **Collaboration:** Strong consultative skills and ability to influence and partner effectively across HR, Finance, and business stakeholders.
+ **Technical Fluency:** skilled in using Excel, Power BI, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI for data analysis, reporting and strategic decision-making.
+ **Education:** Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications (e.g., CCP) preferred.
**Why Join Us?**
This is an opportunity to **shape the future of Total Rewards in EMEA** , working on high-impact projects such as benefits harmonization, cost optimization, and strategic compensation planning. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee well-being.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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SVP, Total Rewards

London, London Warner Bros. Discovery

Posted 24 days ago

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**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role**
The Senior Vice President, Total Rewards serves as the enterprise leader responsible for designing and delivering a forward-looking total rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains world-class talent. Reporting directly to the Chief People & Culture Officer, this executive will oversee the full spectrum of compensation, benefits, executive rewards, wellbeing, global mobility and recognition programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, market competitiveness, and the company's culture and values.
The SVP will be a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision-making and ensuring the company's rewards philosophy supports both short-term performance and long-term enterprise growth.
**Your Role Accountabilities**
+ Develop and lead the enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategy in partnership with the Head of People & Culture and senior leadership.
+ Ensure total rewards programs are market competitive, cost-effective, equitable, and aligned with business priorities, talent strategy and culture.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on executive compensation, pay equity, global mobility, and emerging total rewards trends.
+ Oversee all compensation programs, including base salary structures, recognition programs, short- and long-term incentives, equity programs, and executive compensation.
+ Lead the annual compensation cycle, ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment to performance outcomes.
+ Partner with the Compensation Committee on executive pay strategy, shareholder disclosures, and governance best practices.
+ Direct the design and administration of global benefits programs, including health & wellness, retirement, insurance, and leave policies.
+ Lead enterprise-wide wellbeing strategies that promote physical, emotional, financial, and social health for employees and their families.
+ Integrate wellbeing into the overall people strategy to enhance engagement, retention, and productivity.
+ Lead global mobility programs to support international assignments and relocations.
+ Ensure mobility policies are competitive, compliant with international regulations, and enable deployment to support the talent strategy across global markets.
+ Oversee enterprise recognition programs that celebrate performance, innovation, and contributions to the company's culture.
+ Ensure recognition strategies align with business objectives and drive a culture of appreciation.
+ Leverage market data, behavioral economics, workforce analytics, and benchmarking to inform reward, wellbeing, and mobility decisions.
+ Monitor competitive and regulatory trends to anticipate and adapt strategies.
+ Ensure simplicity, transparency and communication of rewards programs to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related HR disciplines.
+ Demonstrated experience leading global programs across multiple regions and business units.
+ Strong knowledge of executive compensation governance, global mobility practices, wellbeing program design and optimal consumer grade delivery strategies.
+ Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data for strategic recommendations.
+ Proven ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization and with the Board of Directors.
+ Experience in a publicly traded, complex global organization preferred.
**Additional Information**
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here .
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
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Compensation and Benefits Manager, 9 month fixed term contract

London, London IQVIA

Posted 23 days ago

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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Provide compensation program management and execution including but not limited to: base pay and variable administration, year-end performance and pay management/processing,
+ Responsible for the delivery, education and communication of the annual and off-cycle compensation planning processes for IQVIA employees working in the EMEA Business Unit.
+ Research, analyse and measure compensation solutions to ensure alignment to business objectives and competitiveness of pay and benefits practices.
+ Conduct complex analysis in support of talent management objectives and for reporting and costing purposes to ensure programs are affordable to the company and provide maximum ROI.
+ Lead market data analyses projects and provides recommendations for pay levels and salary structures in EMEA Region to remain competitive and consistent with corporate pay philosophy.
+ Participate in compensation and benefits surveys and ensure competitive pay and benefits practices are maintained.
+ Develop/support and conduct compensation and benefits training programs to familiarize managers and other employees with key elements of the company's compensation, benefits and wellbeing programmes.
+ Evaluate programs, keep abreast of local legislation, trends, advances and/or new technology and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
+ Partner with HRBP and Corporate Compensation teams to ensure continuous improvement of process and technology in support of compensation programs
+ Provide professional consultation and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners in the EMEA RBU by resolving questions and making recommendations to resolve outstanding issues related to salary programmes
+ Provide professional consultation and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners in the EMEA Region by resolving questions and making recommendations to resolve outstanding issues related to benefits and wellbeing programmes
+ Consult to HRBPs and business leaders regarding compensation and benefits related issues and develop solutions to meet specific needs within their organization.
+ Support job evaluation processes.
+ Maintain a working knowledge of EMEA legislation that may affect compensation and benefits policies.
+ Participate in special projects as assigned, including executive compensation analysis and M&A activities.
+ Support any international mobility administration processes for EMEA
**KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or equivalent.
+ Minimum of 4 years' experience focusing in compensation plan design, job analysis, market pricing, incentives preferably in EMEA
+ Previous experience managing compensation programs, international experience preferred
+ Experience working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
+ Expert knowledge in compensation design, application and theory to include knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for countries in EMEA Regions
+ Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of management
+ Ability to manage to deadlines and multiple priorities work under pressure and handle confidential information appropriately
+ Ability to obtain, present and discuss information and recommendations that may be controversial in nature
+ Capable of leading or influencing processes and decision making at a senior level.
+ Project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent analytical skills, expert in excel and knowledgeable in all MS Office products. Workday experience a plus.
+ Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, strong analytical and computer skills
+ Demonstrated attention to detail
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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