Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager

Do you want to drive change? Are you ready to be part of something special?

As a Senior Manager within our Compensation & Benefits team, you'll work closely with the Head of Compensation & Benefits, the wider People Team and Heads of Departments to help create and shape our total reward strategy - not only in the UK, but internationally as well.

You will ensure our compensation and benefits are aligned with the expectations of a modern, scaling, geographically spread professional services business, and ensure it aligns with our vision and the values and culture of CP.

You will be a specialist, a thought leader and educator, helping to drive the strategy forward in CP. You will understand the importance of focusing on delivering a brilliant proactive service as well as getting involved in and leading on exciting projects and initiatives.

We're initially offering this position as an 18-month fixed term contract, although there is potentially scope for it to evolve into a permanent role.

This is a specialist knowledge role, as well as a being a key executor delivering on initiatives, including (but not limited to);

• Developing the total reward offering of CP, providing the best insight and recommendations for a global or country / regional approach.
• Leading the creation of or evolvement of a Compensation Philosophy 
• Partnering with finance, the wider people team, and heads of department to manage and execute the annual salary review and associated budgeting process
• Conducting regular market benchmarking using relevant data sources to provide credible and meaningful insight and data for stakeholders
• Leading the design and implementation of compensation structures for all grades and specialisms / functions across CP
• Reviewing and evaluating the benefit offering to ensure it meets a scaling business and is competitive in the marketplace across our regions and countries
• Understanding and factoring in local legislation (UK and overseas) to ensure we meet in-country legal requirements through our total reward offering, and developing and maintaining policies
• Using data and analytics to provide insights and analysis on areas such as pay trends, gender pay gap, and workforce costs as well as our cyclical reward related processes
• Creating and providing clear communications, training and guidance to employees and leaders about our compensation and benefits offering
• Seeking feedback from the business to help inform decisions and future plans in how we develop our total reward offering ensuring these align with organisational goals and expectations
• Lead key transformational reward related projects, working with members of the People team and wider business project teams to support in the successful execution and delivery.

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you're a trainee or a Partner – and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

We're looking for someone who thinks as a disrupter, questioning in how our offering can be different yet still hits the mark. We want someone who is curious, able to utilise their network and platforms to inform their thinking and keep abreast of new ideas, best practices and legislation.

You'll also have…

• Proven and demonstrable experience in a similar strategic compensation and benefits role
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices and benefit management across multiple regions / countries
• Experience in designing and implementing global and / or multi-country reward programmes.
• Experience implementing and utilising a salary benchmarking tool / platform
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders, working at pace, and approaching work with a positive mindset
• Experience creating, shaping and executing initiatives across the business, and leading and developing a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives at once, and to adapt quickly to changing needs
• Excellent Excel, HRIS & analytical skills.

CIPD qualification and experience within professional services or accountancy would be a massive plus also

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just "wear something"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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