Global Compensation Manager

Short Summary

Global Compensation Manager with SGS. What You’ll Do: Design, govern, and maintain SGS’s global job architecture and job grading systems Lead market benchmarking and salary range design; analyze internal compensation practices and labor market trends to inform merit budgets and pay decisions Support short- and long-term incentive plan design (cash and equity) Interpret financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Global Compensation Manager
• Organization: SGS
• Country / coverage: Remote
• Location: Madrid, MD, Spain
• Work arrangement: Remote
• Opportunity type: Remote work opportunities
• Sector: Information Technology
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-05
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

What You’ll Do: Design, govern, and maintain SGS’s global job architecture and job grading systems Lead market benchmarking and salary range design; analyze internal compensation practices and labor market trends to inform merit budgets and pay decisions Support short- and long-term incentive plan design (cash and equity) Interpret financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and assess business impact of reward decisions Provide expert guidance to HR and senior leaders across a global, multicultural environment Collaborate closely with a small, high-performing team and coach colleagues on reward topics Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers What We’re Looking For: Solid experience in compensation management in a multinational or global environment Excellent knowledge of Excel and advanced spreadsheet skills (actuarial/statistical analysis a strong plus) Strong foundation in job architecture, job levelling, and salary benchmarking Ability to interpret financial statements and KPIs Experience with incentive plan design and reward communications Pragmatic, hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple projects in parallel Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus Knowledge of Swiss labor law and the Swiss Code of Obligations (preferred) Interest in technology and recent developments, including AI This is an individual contributor position based in a European country and reporting to the Global Head of Reward (based in Italy). Why SGS? Join a global leader in a dynamic phase of growth and transformation Influence compensation strategy for 100,000+ employees worldwide Flexible, hybrid work options anywhere in Europe Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of reward at SGS! As part of our recruitment process, we kindly request that you submit your CV in English to ensure accurate evaluation

Responsibilities

• What You’ll Do: Design, govern, and maintain SGS’s global job architecture and job grading systems Lead market benchmarking and salary range design; analyze internal compensation practices and labor market trends to inform merit budgets and pay decisions…
• Join a global leader in a dynamic phase of growth and transformation Influence compensation strategy for 100,000+ employees worldwide Flexible, hybrid work options anywhere in Europe Ready to make an impact?
• Apply now and help us shape the future of reward at SGS!
• As part of our recruitment process, we kindly request that you submit your CV in English to ensure accurate evaluation

Requirements / Eligibility

• systems Lead market benchmarking and salary range design; analyze internal compensation practices and labor market trends to inform merit budgets and pay decisions Support short- and long-term incentive plan design (cash and equity) Interpret financial…
• Join a global leader in a dynamic phase of growth and transformation Influence compensation strategy for 100,000+ employees worldwide Flexible, hybrid work options anywhere in Europe Ready to make an impact?
• Apply now and help us shape the future of reward at SGS!
• As part of our recruitment process, we kindly request that you submit your CV in English to ensure accurate evaluation

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