Compensation Manager (12 month FTC)

Compensation Manager (12-month FTC)

About the role

We're looking for a Compensation Manager to support the design and delivery of competitive, equitable compensation programs across the business.

This role partners closely with senior leaders and People teams to provide data-driven guidance on pay decisions, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal frameworks.

You'll play a key role in delivering the annual compensation cycle, advising on complex compensation topics, and helping to evolve our approach as the organization grows.

What you'll be doing

• Support the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews, bonus processes, and equity allocations
• Lead end-to-end compensation-related projects, taking full ownership and accountability to ensure successful delivery
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to advise on compensation decisions, including offers, promotions, and retention cases
• Deliver clear, high-quality reward analytics and insights to senior stakeholders, focusing on compensation, market data, and emerging trends
• Conduct market benchmarking using industry-standard sources and translate insights into practical recommendations
• Maintain and refine salary ranges, pay structures, and compensation guidelines
• Analyze internal pay data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to equity and competitiveness
• Provide clear, data-backed insights to stakeholders to support decision-making
• Contribute to the development and documentation of compensation policies and processes
• Support governance and ensure compensation practices are consistent and compliant

About you

• Experience in compensation, ideally within the technology or software industry
• Strong familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools and datasets (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW or similar)
• Hands on experience supporting or leading an end-to-end annual compensation cycle
• Proven experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders on compensation-related topics
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across all areas of the business
• Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts in a clear and practical way
• Proactive and enthusiastic, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with equity or long-term incentive programs
• Exposure to scaling or evolving compensation frameworks in a growing organization
• Familiarity with job architecture and leveling frameworks

Skyscanner is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.