Compensation Analyst (Global)

Type: Full Time
Time: Permanent
Location:  Manchester (hybrid)
Working Pattern: +2 days working from the office, 3 days remote 
Department:  Total Rewards - Global

The Compensation Analyst (Global) is a newly created, projects-based role within the Total Reward team, reporting to the Global Reward Projects Lead. This position will support strategic global reward initiatives, including benchmarking, pay transparency compliance, and harmonisation of compensation approaches. The role also involves assisting with cyclical HR processes such as global salary reviews and job grading administration.

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.

• Experience in compensation benchmarking and analytics.

• Knowledge of incentive plan design and job grading administration.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Proven project management experience on large-scale initiatives; international project experience preferred.

• Ability to liaise effectively with global stakeholders across HR and finance teams.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate globally.

Presentation & Reporting

• Excellent presentation skills, including creating PowerPoint packs and presenting data in a clear, meaningful way.

• Ability to support data-driven decision-making through insightful reporting.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a consultancy environment is desirable but not essential.

• Familiarity with EU Pay Transparency Directive projects is an advantage.

What sets this role apart

• Global Exposure: Opportunity to contribute to strategic reward projects impacting multiple regions worldwide.

• Innovation & Impact: Play a key role in shaping a globally aligned compensation framework and supporting compliance with emerging legislation.

• Career Development: Gain experience in high-profile projects and collaborate with senior HR leadership across a global law firm.

What’s in it for you   

• Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.    

• Join an award-winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500 and was recently named Insurance Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers Germany 2025).    

• Career progression and development - Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices    

• Inclusive, supportive culture - Named GCC Law Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year, reflecting a commitment to community, DE&I, and purpose-driven work.    

• Perks like, life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.  

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining 

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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