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Senior Compensation Analyst, EMEA

  • Team People, Culture and Change
  • Location London, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number R0073676
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst, EMEA to join our ever evolving benefits team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Summary of This Role

Provides compensation consulting services to several business lines/areas of the company. Responsible for day-to-day design, administration and management of global compensation programs and systems. Develops, analyzes, implements and manages team member, company, and industry data for the compensation function. Participates and manages special projects highly involved in EUPT support. Requiring interface with vendors, consultants and company personnel at all levels.

What You’ll Own

  • Administers and assists in the development of compensation practices/programs including salary structures, bonus programs, sales compensation plans, compensation systems, and compensation procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Participates in compensation surveys and compiles data, salary survey results, and other available competitor information sources to perform job valuation and market pricing analyses and prepares matches for review.
  • Advises and communicates to management and Team Members on established policies and procedures, fixed and variable compensation programs, and compensation systems. Provides detailed answers to complex questions and requests for information.
  • Reviews submitted job descriptions for quality and availability of comparable roles in the marketplace. Maintains job description databases and supports modifications, additions, and deletions as submitted by HR and management.
  • Reviews existing and proposed statutory requirements governing the company's compensation administration and reports potential impacts of regulatory changes to management; administers processes to ensure compliance.
  • Supports the implementation and ongoing administration of regulatory compensation compliance initiatives, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPT), by assisting with pay equity analysis, job architecture alignment, pay data reporting, documentation requirements, and compensation process enhancements.
  • Partners with Compensation, HR, Legal, and business stakeholders to support pay transparency requirements, conduct market and internal pay analyses, and help address potential pay equity concerns through data-driven recommendations.
  • Provides standardized and assists in the development of ad hoc compensation reports, forecasts, and analyses from Human Resources Information Systems and business applications to support management decision-making.
  • Assists the Head of Compensation and Benefits with established Executive Compensation projects and programs.
  • Participates in global compensation projects and initiatives, including support for pay transparency, compensation governance, job catalog development, and regulatory readiness activities across multiple jurisdictions.


What you’ll bring

  • Typically Minimum 6 Years Relevant Experience
  • Specialized compensation analysis/administration experience or general HR experience with a focus in compensation; has acted in an advisory role.
  • Experience supporting pay transparency initiatives, pay equity analyses, regulatory reporting, or implementation of compensation compliance requirements such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive preferred.
  • Any one of the following: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP); Global Remuneration Professional (GRP); Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP); Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP).

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

Compensation Acumen

  • Fundamental compensation concepts; business operations; HR practices; comprehensive understanding of the FLSA; in-depth knowledge of compensation theories and practical applications; basic statistical techniques.
  • Knowledge of global compensation practices, pay transparency regulations, job architecture, market pricing methodologies, and pay equity analysis concepts.
  • Ability to analyze compensation data, support regulatory reporting requirements, and contribute to EU Pay Transparency Directive compliance initiatives and related compensation programs.

About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.


What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Senior Compensation Analyst, EMEA

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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