Job Description
We’re looking for a strategic Senior Compensation Manager to drive our global compensation initiatives and lead key cross-functional projects. In this role, you’ll manage the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs across the organization—with a focus on scalability, market competitiveness, and operational excellence. You’ll combine deep compensation expertise with strong project management skills to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced, innovation-driven tech environment.
Your Responsibilities
1. Design & Strategy: Develop and refine compensation frameworks (base pay, variable incentives, and equity) that align with our fast-paced, innovation-driven culture.
2. Benchmarking & Market Intelligence: Conduct market analyses using tools like WTW and AON Radford to ensure competitive and equitable compensation across roles and regions.
3. Annual Compensation Planning: Lead the planning and execution of annual compensation reviews, including merit, promotions, and bonus programs.
4. Stakeholder Partnership: Provide guidance and training to People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation philosophy, job leveling, and pay decisions.
5. Project Management: Lead and deliver cross-functional compensation projects.
6. Data & Analytics: Use compensation data to deliver insights and recommendations to leadership, develop dashboards and models that support decision-making.
Qualifications
7. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field - Master’s degree or MBA a plus
8. Proven track record in global compensation, preferably in an international or matrix organization
9. Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and compensation tools
10. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong project management skills, including excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
11. Deep understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and market pricing methodologies. (e.g., WTW, AON Radford)
12. Experience with equity programs and executive compensation is desirable
Additional Information
We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
13. 29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
14. Private medical and dental healthcare
15. Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%)
16. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
17. Life Assurance Cover
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Hybrid working model (3 days working from the office)
20. Volunteering days
21. and you can bring your dog to the office on Mondays and Fridays!
Our commitment
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including:
22. Armed Forces Covenant: Bronze Award, Employer Recognition Scheme
23. EcoVadis: Bronze Award
24. Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work
25. RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024
26. Stonewall: Gold Award
27. Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)