26 Compensation Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Compensation Manager
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Compensation Business Partner.
Are you a data-driven professional passionate about shaping compensation strategies that align with business goals? Our client, a leading organisation in the UK, is seeking a talented Compensation Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a significant impact on an organisation’s growth, this role is for you.
Location: UK (commutable to Brighton, ideally once a week)
What You’ll Do:
As a Compensation Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic priorities through Reward and Remuneration, culture, and cyclical HR projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Compensation and Reward Expertise:
- Serve as the subject matter expert on compensation and reward matters, collaborating with HR Business Partners and senior leaders.
- Advise on remuneration strategies and individual role compensation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Strategic Implementation:
- Champion the organisation's Reward Strategy, updating and communicating it effectively.
- analyse external benchmarking data to ensure competitive compensation packages.
Data-Driven Insights:
- Monitor market trends and economic conditions to keep compensation packages relevant and appealing.
- Utilise data sets to evaluate workforce profiles and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions.
Cyclical programmes Management:
- Oversee annual reward cycles, including salary reviews and bonus plans, ensuring efficient project management.
- Ensure compliance with gender pay gap reporting and organisational policies.
Who You Are:
You are proactive, analytical, and have a knack for problem-solving. Your qualifications include:
Experience & Skills:
- Full member of CIPD or equivalent professional body.
- Strong background in compensation and benefits, preferably in a commercially focused, matrix organisation.
- Proficient in managing large data sets and advanced Excel skills.
Knowledgeable:
- Solid understanding of UK and international employment law.
- Project management skills to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Shape compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior stakeholders and HR teams to drive organisational success.
Dynamic Culture: Join a vibrant team that values your expertise and encourages innovation.
Key Performance Indicators:
Fair and consistent remuneration as evidenced by employee surveys and analysis.
Improved retention rates and enhanced ability to attract talent.
Data-led decision-making processes.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to fostering a rewarding culture.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Compensation Manager FTC
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Compensation and Reward Manager - FTC 12 Months
As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT , a c$2 billion dollar business with over 5,000 associates
As part of our growth we are looking for a Manager, Compensation and Reward in Remote UK, where you will be part of a global best in class HR team fighting fraud and piracy! The Senior HR Specialist supports and executes a variety of HR functions depending on assignment, with a focus on compensation & benefits globally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides HR support and advice on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Supports internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department.
- Supports HR projects and initiatives for organizational improvement.
- Prepares HR-related documents, reports, and presentations.
- Continuously learns the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.
Compensation
- Supports and administers compensation programs and policies.
- Conducts salary benchmarking and market analysis, including survey participation.
- Conducts job evaluations and develops and maintains job descriptions.
- Supports the annual salary review process, including merit increases and bonuses.
- Maintains and updates compensation structures, including Job Family Frameworks and Salary Grades.
- Conduct internal audits to assess pay equity within the organization, identifying and recommending actions to address any disparities.
- Provides guidance on compensation-related issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, education or a related degree or equivalent HR work experience.
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience as an HR Specialist or related position.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Work for a market leading, established product company.
- Nice modern offices with great facilities.
- Market leading regional benefits.
We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact.
HR Compensation Operations, Associate
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**HR Compensation Operations, Associate**
**Team Overview**
The Compensation Operations team is responsible for transforming Compensation Strategy into data, process and technology to drive impact for our teammates across BlackRock. As a key member of the Compensation Operation team, you will provide strategic analysis, planning and operational execution excellence across the EMEA region, while also supporting the global team.
**Key Job Responsibilities:**
+ Support the annual planning, preparation, and implementation of the year-end compensation process
+ Identify and implement process improvements, including improving documentation of key policies and processes
+ Partner with various collaborators across HR and the business to provide analytical support for global and regional compensation programs
+ Collaborate with the Compensation Team, HR, and partners to meet reporting requirements, such as gender pay gap reporting and regulatory filings
+ Work closely with Compensation Leadership to ensure accurate and timely access to data, reports, and tools in support of data driven decisions
+ Become a subject matter authority of the Compensation Recommendation System (CRS), providing support for end-users
+ Contribute to firmwide, regional, and business-specific initiatives, as the need arises
**Skills we would like to see:**
+ Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience in compensation and/or HR operations
+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
+ Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
+ Process oriented mentality, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation
+ Strong analytical, communication, and relationship building skills
+ Discretion in handling confidential information
+ Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency in driving projects to completion
+ Strong project and time management skills, with an emphasis on being proactive, organized, and diligent
**Highly desirable Experience:**
+ Background in financial services and / or a large, global organization(s)
+ Experience with Workday
+ High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
+ Proficient with data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, Business Objects, Microsoft Power BI, etc.)
+ Familiarity with regulatory requirements and pay structures in different jurisdictions across the EMEA region will be beneficial
**Our benefits**
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
**Our hybrid work model**
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
**About BlackRock**
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock ( | Twitter: @blackrock ( | LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Compensation Assistant Manager
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Job Title/Req Number: Compensation Assistant Manager
Base Location: Manchester plus network of 20 offices nationally:
The KPMG People function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.
From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG as Compensation Assistant Manager
The Compensation team supports the UK firm of around 17,000 employees. Reporting to the Compensation Senior Manager/Manager, this role involves supporting the team in delivering and managing the UK compensation strategy and related initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a logical mindset, strong Excel capabilities, and a passion for solving complex problems using data. You will play a key role in supporting compensation analysis and building tools to enable data-driven decisions. This role is an integral part of the wider Reward team.
What will you be doing?
- Support the UK Compensation team in coordinating and delivering the annual salary and bonus review process across UK businesses in line with firm-wide guidance and compensation strategy.
- Build and maintain advanced Excel tools and models to support compensation planning and workforce analytics.
- Develop dynamic spreadsheets that automate processes and reduce manual effort.
- Proactively seek improvements in reporting and data analytics.
- Translate data into meaningful insights and present them in a clear, business friendly format.
- Provide in-depth analytical support for compensation initiatives and projects. This will include the analysis of data for the purposes of financial pay modelling and benchmarking.
- Source and maintain all market benchmarking data. Responsible for internal data collection and input into external salary, bonus surveys and ensuring that all KPMG’s inputs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Responsible for project managing work stream(s) within the salary and bonus review, organising resources and ensuring that project teams deliver on time.
What will you need to do it?
- Strong logical and analytical thinking; able to work through complex problems methodically.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, VBA/macros, and data modelling).
- Proven ability to build Excel-based models and analytical tools.
- Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with HR/Compensation data (desirable but not essential).
- Familiarity with other data tools is a plus (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Power Query).
- Detailed-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- A team player who can work collaboratively but also thrives when working independently.
- Proven record of accuracy, attention to detail, managing large data sets.
- Confident stakeholder management capabilities.
- Proven ability to deliver high quality reports/presentation and analysis.
- Self-starter with the ability to work within ambiguity and able to execute according to project plans with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload within a very busy team and successfully achieve project-related tasks with little supervision.
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:
- Birmingham
- Cardiff
- Edinburgh
- Watford
- Manchester
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
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Total Rewards Lead
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Job Title: Total Rewards Lead
Location: 20 King St London
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role: JD.com is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead of Rewards to oversee our global compensation and benefits strategies. Based in London, this role will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness, business alignment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits design, and incentive programs. We highly prefer candidates with a consulting background, who bring analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive, competitive, and scalable global reward programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation structures, incentive plans, salary benchmarking, and performance-based rewards.
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Conduct global market analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions on compensation structures, pay equity, and total rewards strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure all reward programs adhere to UK, EU, and global labor regulations, maintaining compliance while driving business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and business leaders, providing strategic recommendations and expert insights on compensation trends and best practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize compensation analytics and HR technology to evaluate pay structures, forecast trends, and optimize reward strategies for global markets.
• Consulting & Advisory Expertise: Apply consulting experience to develop tailored reward solutions, assess business needs, and enhance job evaluation methodologies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Strong consulting background (preferably from a top-tier consulting firm) with experience advising on global compensation strategies and total rewards frameworks.
• Deep expertise in global rewards, executive compensation, incentive planning, and benefits design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across international teams.
• Familiarity with HR technology, compensation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, CCP) are a plus.
Why Join JD.com?
• Opportunity to lead and shape a global rewards strategy for one of the world’s leading e-commerce and technology companies.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior leadership.
• A globally focused role with the ability to drive impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.
Total Rewards Lead
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Job Title: Total Rewards Lead
Location: 20 King St London
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role: JD.com is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead of Rewards to oversee our global compensation and benefits strategies. Based in London, this role will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness, business alignment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits design, and incentive programs. We highly prefer candidates with a consulting background, who bring analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive, competitive, and scalable global reward programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation structures, incentive plans, salary benchmarking, and performance-based rewards.
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Conduct global market analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions on compensation structures, pay equity, and total rewards strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure all reward programs adhere to UK, EU, and global labor regulations, maintaining compliance while driving business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and business leaders, providing strategic recommendations and expert insights on compensation trends and best practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize compensation analytics and HR technology to evaluate pay structures, forecast trends, and optimize reward strategies for global markets.
• Consulting & Advisory Expertise: Apply consulting experience to develop tailored reward solutions, assess business needs, and enhance job evaluation methodologies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Strong consulting background (preferably from a top-tier consulting firm) with experience advising on global compensation strategies and total rewards frameworks.
• Deep expertise in global rewards, executive compensation, incentive planning, and benefits design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across international teams.
• Familiarity with HR technology, compensation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, CCP) are a plus.
Why Join JD.com?
• Opportunity to lead and shape a global rewards strategy for one of the world’s leading e-commerce and technology companies.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior leadership.
• A globally focused role with the ability to drive impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.
Senior Manager Compensation
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International Compensation Senior Manager
Are you ready to shape compensation strategy at a international scale?
We’re looking for a International Compensation Senior Manager to join our prestigious clients Compensation team . In this high-impact role, you’ll act as a strategic advisor to business and HR leaders, delivering data-driven insights and helping ensure compensation practices are competitive, consistent, and equitable across international regions
In this role, you will:
Advise global HR, Finance, and Business leaders on compensation design and execution
Lead global benchmarking, salary range reviews, and complex market analysis
Ensure internal equity and global consistency in compensation decisions
Support senior-level offers and annual review cycles
Drive key global compensation projects and continuous improvements
What you bring:
8+ years of progressive compensation experience in-house or in consulting
Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with ambiguity
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills (think-cell a plus)
Confident communicator with strong influencing skills across all levels
Experience in executive compensation and International structures
Join a fast-paced, collaborative team at the heart of the clients people function. Your impact will be International, strategic, and highly visible.
The role comes with benefits, and Hybrid ways of working in London. Please apply with your CV to
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Senior Manager Compensation
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International Compensation Senior Manager
Are you ready to shape compensation strategy at a international scale?
We’re looking for a International Compensation Senior Manager to join our prestigious clients Compensation team . In this high-impact role, you’ll act as a strategic advisor to business and HR leaders, delivering data-driven insights and helping ensure compensation practices are competitive, consistent, and equitable across international regions
In this role, you will:
Advise global HR, Finance, and Business leaders on compensation design and execution
Lead global benchmarking, salary range reviews, and complex market analysis
Ensure internal equity and global consistency in compensation decisions
Support senior-level offers and annual review cycles
Drive key global compensation projects and continuous improvements
What you bring:
8+ years of progressive compensation experience in-house or in consulting
Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with ambiguity
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills (think-cell a plus)
Confident communicator with strong influencing skills across all levels
Experience in executive compensation and International structures
Join a fast-paced, collaborative team at the heart of the clients people function. Your impact will be International, strategic, and highly visible.
The role comes with benefits, and Hybrid ways of working in London. Please apply with your CV to
Director of Total Rewards
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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Total Rewards to lead the development and execution of our total rewards strategy. The ideal person brings deep international experience, strong equity and employee ownership scheme expertise, and has supported scaling, pre-IPO and publicly listed organizations. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, including our CEO/Founder and CFO, to ensure our practices attract, retain, and engage top talent across our cc50 countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our Total Rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market best practices.
- Oversee all aspects of global compensation, benefits, and equity (ESOP) programs.
- Partner with top management and the People and Culture leadership team to support rewards communication and policy development.
- Lead the annual compensation and benefits budgeting process.
- Manage and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the process of Europen regulation
- Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
- Provide deep market insights and analytics to support executive decision-making.
Qualifications:
- A career of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with a strong track record of success in international roles.
- Proven experience leading and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices, including equity/programs and of implementing these across fast moving, globally distributed organisations.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership to make important trade-off decisions.
- Experience of performance improvements through automation and the use of leading-edge technology.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
Conditions & Benefits
- Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
- Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule
- Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully payed additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
- Fitness club membership discount
Director of Total Rewards
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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Total Rewards to lead the development and execution of our total rewards strategy. The ideal person brings deep international experience, strong equity and employee ownership scheme expertise, and has supported scaling, pre-IPO and publicly listed organizations. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, including our CEO/Founder and CFO, to ensure our practices attract, retain, and engage top talent across our cc50 countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our Total Rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market best practices.
- Oversee all aspects of global compensation, benefits, and equity (ESOP) programs.
- Partner with top management and the People and Culture leadership team to support rewards communication and policy development.
- Lead the annual compensation and benefits budgeting process.
- Manage and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the process of Europen regulation
- Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
- Provide deep market insights and analytics to support executive decision-making.
Qualifications:
- A career of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with a strong track record of success in international roles.
- Proven experience leading and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices, including equity/programs and of implementing these across fast moving, globally distributed organisations.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership to make important trade-off decisions.
- Experience of performance improvements through automation and the use of leading-edge technology.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
Conditions & Benefits
- Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
- Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule
- Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully payed additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
- Fitness club membership discount