Compensation Manager (m/f/d) at StepStone Group

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compensation Strategy, Job Architecture, Compensation Analytics, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Change Management, Communication, Training, System Enhancements, Automation, Business Partnering, Influencing Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description 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 3,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job platform. Job Description Job Summary Lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of compensation strategy, structures, and processes. Provide strategic advisory services to senior HR and business leaders, driving data-driven decision-making and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design and oversee compensation structures that balance internal equity with external market competitiveness. Lead job architecture initiatives, including job grading, titling, and career path development. Manage comprehensive compensation analytics and benchmarking projects to inform leadership decisions. Optimize compensation processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder experience. Advise senior leaders on compensation strategy and business impact. Lead the development and execution of communication and training programs to support change management. Drive compensation system enhancements and automation initiatives. Qualifications 5+ years of progressive compensation or comparable experience, preferred in global or multi-regional compensation frameworks. Proven track record leading compensation programs and strategic projects, expertise in compensation design, job architecture, and analytics. Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives, strong business partnering and influencing skills. Ability to lead communication and training initiatives. Experience driving system enhancements and automation. 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 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Cover Volunteering days Job bike Discounted parking or job ticket 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and management of compensation strategies and processes while providing strategic advisory services to senior HR and business leaders. Optimize compensation processes and drive system enhancements to align with business objectives.