Senior Reward Manager
4 days ago
London
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. Desired Skills and Experience 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.