About our client
Our client, a leading European private equity firm, is seeking to hire a Compensation & Benefits Director to be based in its London office. The firm invests globally through two core strategies across a range of industries and has a well-established track record of success. As part of its continued growth and upcoming strategic initiatives, the firm is looking to add a Compensation & Benefits Director to its HR function. This role will lead all compensation and benefits activities, alongside selected HR operations responsibilities.
What the job involves
As Compensation & Benefits Director, you will be part of a small, high‑performing HR team. The role spans a broad range of compensation and benefits activities, alongside HR operations and project‑based work, requiring both a strategic and hands‑on approach, working in close partnership with stakeholders at all levels. This is a growth role within the organisation, offering the autonomy to shape and develop the position as you see fit.
- Compensation, Benefits & Payroll: Lead payroll, salary/bonus cycles, benefits strategy and benchmarking.
- HR Operations: Oversee on‑boarding/off‑boarding, absence, HR admin, employee files and data integrity.
- Policies & Compliance: Own policies, contracts, audits and governance.
- Systems & Reporting: Manage HR systems, data and reporting tools.
- Stakeholder & Employee Relations: Partner with Finance and lead some employee relations.
Who we are looking for
- Experience gained in the financial or professional services sectors.
- Proven technical and functional background.
- Strong project management experience.
- Understanding and experience of payroll.
- Team management experience.
- Multi‑geography experience incl. Europe and US.
- Understanding of European labour laws.
- Professional proficiency in both English and French.
- Interested to relocate or regular European travel.
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