Senior Compensation Specialist

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.,

• 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.
  
  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., 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.


• 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