Senior Compensation Manager (m/f/d)

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. 

Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job platform.

Job Description

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’ll combine deep compensation expertise with strong project management skills to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced, innovation-driven tech environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Design & Strategy : Develop and refine compensation frameworks (base pay, variable incentives, and equity) that align with our fast-paced, innovation-driven culture.
• Benchmarking & Market Intelligence : Conduct market analyses using tools like WTW and AON Radford to ensure competitive and equitable compensation across roles and regions.
• Annual Compensation Planning : Lead the planning and execution of annual compensation reviews, including merit, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Stakeholder Partnership : Provide guidance and training to People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation philosophy, job leveling, and pay decisions.
• Project Management : Lead and deliver cross-functional compensation projects.
• 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 related field - Master’s degree or MBA 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 skills
• 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’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

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

Our commitment 

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.