Location: UK-based / can be Fully Remote
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting To: Global Head of Reward and Benefits (EMEA)
Salary: £100,000 + competitive benefits
The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm renowned for its innovative approach, client service, and global reach. The firm operates across multiple regions, providing sophisticated legal services to a diverse client base, and places a strong emphasis on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking a Senior Reward and Benefits Manager to lead the development and delivery of reward and benefits initiatives across the EMEA region. This is a senior role offering strategic influence and operational responsibility across multiple EMEA countries.
The successful candidate will:
* Shape and implement competitive total reward strategies encompassing salary, bonus, benefits, and recognition.
* Collaborate with regional HR leads and business stakeholders to enhance employee engagement and retention.
* Lead the annual compensation cycle, including benchmarking, policy development, and compliance with local legislation.
* Manage relationships with benefits providers and optimise programme design.
* Lead and develop a small team of reward and benefits professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, deliver, and manage reward and benefits strategies across the EMEA region.
* Ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with the firm's global frameworks.
* Provide thought leadership and practical advice to HR teams and business leaders.
* Oversee annual compensation and benefits cycles, including market analysis and budgeting.
* Support communication strategies to help employees understand and value their total reward package.
* Drive continuous improvement and harmonisation of reward policies and processes across regions.
Candidate Profile
* Significant experience in a senior reward and benefits role, ideally across multiple EMEA countries.
* Strong understanding of compensation principles, market practices, and local regulatory requirements.
* Excellent analytical skills, including advanced Excel capabilities and experience working with market data.
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience in a professional services or complex international environment is highly desirable.
* Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational capability, and a collaborative approach.
* French or Spanish speaking would be desirable but not essential
Why This Role is Attractive
* Flexible working: can fully remote. If in office would be 2 days per week.
* Influence total reward strategy across an international law firm.
* Work in a senior role with exposure to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to lead, develop, and mentor a small, high-performing team.
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