Senior Compensation Manager (m / f / d)

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 will 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven track record in global compensation, preferably in an international or matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and compensation tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong project management skills, including excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and market pricing methodologies (e.g., WTW, AON Radford).
• Experience with equity programs and executive compensation is desirable.

Additional Information:

We are a community that cares about your life outside work as much as your well-being at work. Because your job should enrich your life, not take over it. Here are some benefits we offer:

• 30 days of holidays, 1 Cultural Heritage Day, and 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Job bike.
• Discounted parking or job ticket.
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
• In-house gym.
• In-house barista.
• You can bring your dog to the office!

Our Commitment:

We value diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group. We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success as a global company. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, or any other characteristic.

Remote Work: Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

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