Compensation and Benefits Manager EMEA

1 month ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Sharp Consultancy Full time
Lead Payroll and Reward Expert for EMEA Region

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in a well-established Payroll & Reward team, driving the effective running and continuous improvement of the department. As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the payroll delivery and benefits administration for the EMEA region, ensuring a best-in-class approach is delivered to both.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processes across all EMEA countries, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely execution, and continuously improving payroll systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
  • Lead the design, management, and delivery of compensation and reward programs across the EMEA region, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with both global and local business goals.
  • Support the annual salary, bonus, and reward review process, collaborating with the HR Business Partnering team and Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of benefits administration, from implementation to renewal, ensuring that all programs are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and compliant with local legislation.
  • Take the lead for EMEA legal entity rationalization projects from planning stage through to completed implementation.
  • Conduct regular benchmarking of compensation and benefits packages against market data to ensure the business remains competitive, adjusting programs as needed to attract and retain talent.
  • Ensure all compensation, payroll, and benefits programs are in full compliance with regional legislation, tax requirements, and company policies.
  • Build strong partnerships with HR colleagues, Finance, and other internal teams to align reward, payroll, and benefits strategies with broader business objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvements in payroll delivery, benefits administration, and compensation processes by implementing best practices, optimizing systems, and ensuring high-quality service to employees.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Pay + Reward EMEA team to ensure high performance, ongoing professional growth, and delivery excellence across the region.
Requirements:
  • Previous experience in HR Payroll, benefit, and compensation management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll, HRIS, and HR benefit back-office operations.
  • Experience in departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
  • Strong payroll and benefit skills, especially in configuration and reporting.
  • Strong Excel skills, especially with data analysis.
  • System/payroll management experience in Dayforce is desirable.
  • Ability to work under pressure balancing day-to-day priorities with project work.
  • Commercial and regulatory knowledge.

If you are an experienced professional in a similar position and are looking to take on a fresh new challenge, please get in touch for more information.

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