Global Compensation Manager

London, England, United Kingdom People

At SumUp, we believe small businesses are the heartbeat of local communities. Our mission is to empower them with simple, fair, and accessible solutions, and we can only achieve that by attracting, retaining, and rewarding the best talent. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a Global Compensation Manager to shape the future of Total Rewards at SumUp. This is your chance to design a strategy with global impact, ensuring our 3,000+ SumUppers across the world feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Why this role matters

As we continue to grow internationally, we need someone who can set a global vision while tailoring solutions to regional needs. You'll be the architect behind compensation and benefits programs that drive fairness, competitiveness, and transparency. Your work will directly influence how we attract and retain incredible talent across continents.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and grow a team of 2-3 People Specialists to ensure the successful delivery of key projects and initiatives.
• Redesign and scale SumUp's global compensation architecture to meet the needs of a fast growing company.
• Define and roll out a globally consistent yet locally adaptable sales compensation structure.
• Develop a global benefits philosophy that reflects our culture while addressing regional realities.
• Build governance and processes that ensure ongoing equity and competitiveness.
• Partner with leaders, People teams, and Finance to deliver executive level insights that guide strategic decisions.

What we're looking for

• Strong track record in compensation system design and implementation.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills (Excel or similar).
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across geographies.
• Experience leading change in complex, international environments.
• Fluency in English.

Bonus points if you have

• Experience in tech or financial services.
• Knowledge of Workday or similar HRIS.
• Background in global matrix organizations.

Who you are

• A strategic thinker with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent at building trust and inspiring confidence.
• Comfortable balancing global standards with local realities.
• Curious about emerging reward trends and bold enough to challenge the status quo.
• Entrepreneurial at heart, always looking for ways to improve and scale impact.

Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.