Compensation Partner

As a Global Compensation Partner, have you successfully managed and embedded compensation strategies that value and motivate employees while enhancing their overall experience? Are you energized by the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, partnering to bring a modern compensation philosophy to life across a global business?

As our Global Compensation Partner, you’ll own and refine compensation programs for the business function you will support. This includes leading compensation-related projects, advising senior leaders, and managing the full cycle of pay, bonus, and LTIP reviews. You’ll be a critical player in supporting Sage’s compensation evolution, driving both business and employee value. This role will be 80% focused on business partnering and 40% on compensation/reward projects and initiatives.

Why Join Sage? What’s in it for you?
In addition to a comprehensive compensation package (£XX,000 + 20% annual bonus + benefits), you'll have the opportunity to contribute to an evolving compensation philosophy in a global software company. Sage is known for its commitment to employee development and community involvement, including 5 paid volunteering days through Sage Foundation. We foster an environment based on our core values—Human, Trust, Bold, and Simplify—where you’ll feel supported in your professional growth and work-life balance.

What You’ll Appreciate About Your Team
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team of three other Compensation Partners and two Compensation Analysts. Our team culture is centered around brainstorming ideas together, providing psychological safety, and mutual support. As a key contributor to global initiatives, you’ll thrive under a leadership style that offers transparency, autonomy, and continuous development.

**Location**:
London Office - Hybrid (2 days per week of in-office collaboration)

Minimum Qualifications:

- You have 6 years of experience in a Compensation or Total Rewards Partner role (ideally international compensation)
- You have effectively managed projects, defining and implementing compensation programmes involving base pay, short-term variable pay, and stock-based compensation.
- You have worked in a large global organization, managing compensation strategies across multiple countries.
- You are known for strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence decisions and gain buy-in.
- You have strong analytical skills and intermediate proficiency in Excel, enabling you to draw insights from compensation data.
- You have a proven track record of leading and executing compensation projects that deliver results.
- You are known for your excellent and effective communication and presentation skills.

**Key Responsibilities**

Key Responsibilities:

- Accountable for delivering compensation programs to your aligned business functions.
- Project manage compensation initiatives, including planning, overseeing external consultants, and developing communication materials.
- Identify and drive efficiency improvements while working closely with the Reward CoE to implement solutions.
- Lead the execution of the annual pay, bonus, and LTIP reviews, ensuring budget optimization and alignment with the business strategy.
- Collaborate with global teams to continuously improve compensation policies, incorporating local market insights.
- Partner cross-functionally with People Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Talent Acquisition to address compensation needs and support recruitment and retention efforts.
- Support People Business Partners to ensure compensation frameworks are embedded and effectively executed within the business.

Benefits? We have plenty...
- Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage (8+8+2% = 18% total contribution).
- 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
- 8 bank holiday days
- Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
- 50% income protection
- Holiday buy + sell
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Hybrid working
- Healthy Mind app membership
- Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

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