Executive Compensation Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alfa AI Full time £70,000 per year

Executive Compensation Specialist

We're looking for an Executive Compensation Specialist to join our global team and play a key role in shaping payroll, benefits, and compliance processes across multiple international locations. Reporting to the Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager, you'll be at the heart of executive pay, governance, and risk management.

What You'll Do

  • Drive global payroll coordination and lead year‑end reporting
  • Prepare materials for the Remuneration Committee
  • Administer bonus, LTIP, and deferred compensation schemes
  • Maintain the compensation risk register and ensure compliance across jurisdictions
  • Support audits, data requests, and process improvements

What We're Looking For

  • 3–5+ years' experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits (financial or professional services preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of year‑end processes, policy administration, and risk management
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and integrity
  • Commercially aware, detail‑oriented, and confident building trusted relationships

Why Join

This is your chance to work at the intersection of finance, HR, and governance, with international exposure and direct impact on executive pay programs. You'll help shape strategies that attract top talent and strengthen organizational success.

This role is based in London city and will pay the right person up to £70k per annum + benefits. The position is a hybrid role with X2 days a week in office



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