Compensation Manager

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, and working remotely is the primary option for most employees
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Role Summary

The Compensation Manager will work collaboratively with HRBPs and the broader HR organization to standardize corporate global compensation strategies to improve internal equity, market competitiveness, and the overall impact on the business. An individual contributor with excellent communication, strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills is needed to succeed.

What You Will Do

• Lead internal/external market analysis including assessment of surveys for the EMEA region to develop pay ranges, updating and aligning strategies as needed.
• Participate in global compensation surveys and ensure competitive pay practices are maintained.
• Process management of global merit, bonus, and equity cycles including budget modeling, systems updates/changes, training, reporting and support of the approval process.
• Work closely with HR Analytics on dashboards to support decision-making and performance measurement.
• Lead the development and delivery of training/communications on a variety of compensation programs, including global job families and levels, salary planning, and bonus/incentive plans.
• Provide consultation and analytical support to HRBPs and the business on retention strategies, incentive plans, spot awards, and various project/milestone bonus programs as needed.
• Provide guidance to Talent Acquisition on competitive offers.
• Utilize the various tools that support global compensation programs and initiatives, and work with HRIS to align systems with compensation needs in support of the technology roadmap.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of relevant compensation experience
• Strong analytical, project management, and process management skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with a strong attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of compensation best practices
• Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of management in a professional and positive manner
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with SuccessFactors, CompXL, or Survey management tools (Pay Factors) a plus.
• A demonstrated ability to translate vision into action, manage multiple priorities, improve operations, and maintain positive and productive relationships while delivering results.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to consider multiple audiences, bring people along, and drive change throughout the organization.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Relentless focus on quality and accuracy.

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – if you’re passionate about cybersecurity and ready to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We’re excited to explore how your individuality can shape the future of our company.

About Us

Sophos is a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting more than 500,000 organizations and millions of consumers in more than 150 countries from today’s most advanced cyber threats. Powered by threat intelligence, AI, and machine learning from SophosLabs and SophosAI, Sophos delivers a broad portfolio of advanced products and services to secure users, networks, and endpoints against ransomware, malware, exploits, phishing, and a wide range of other cyberattacks. Sophos provides a single integrated cloud-based management console, Sophos Central – the centerpiece of an adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem that features a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity vendors. Sophos sells its products and services through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos has major hubs around the globe. More information is available at www.sophos.com .

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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