Total Reward Senior Principal

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Korn Ferry

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06

Job specializations:

HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 GBP Yearly GBP 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

Shape the future of pay. Drive transparency. Influence global organisations.

Korn Ferry is partnering with leading organisations at the forefront of Total Rewards transformation and we’re looking for a Senior Principal to lead complex, high-impact engagements across EMEA.

This is a pivotal role for a client-facing expert who combines deep reward expertise with commercial acumen, particularly in the evolving space of EU Pay Transparency and fair compensation frameworks.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Client Impact & Delivery

Lead complex, multi-workstream Total Rewards projects across sectors and geographies
Design and deliver innovative compensation & benefits strategies aligned to business objectives
Provide expert guidance on job architecture, reward frameworks, and pay benchmarking
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadership

Pay Transparency & Reward Transformation

Champion fair and transparent compensation practices across organisations
Design and communicate salary frameworks, pay structures, and governance models
Identify and help close pay gaps using data-driven insights
Ensure alignment with evolving legislation (e.g. EU Pay Transparency Directive)

Commercial & Relationship Leadership

Build and grow client relationships across EMEA
Contribute to business development, bids, and new client acquisition

Thought Leadership & Market Influence

Contribute to research, insights, and thought leadership in Total Rewards
Represent Korn Ferry at industry events and client forums
Stay ahead of market trends, including future workforce expectations (Gen Z / Millennial)

What we’re looking for:

Deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits / HR consulting
Strong knowledge of reward design, job architecture, and pay governance
Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environments
Commercial mindset with experience in client development and relationship management
Strong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-making
Be part of a global market leader in organisational consulting
Work on cutting-edge reward transformation projects
Influence how organisations approach fairness, transparency, and DE&I through pay
Collaborate across a high-performing, international network
Join a firm experiencing strong growth and innovation in digital reward solutions

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