Korn Ferry
Total Reward Senior Principal
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Total Reward Senior Principal
Senior Principal - Total Reward (EU Pay Transparency)
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.
About the Role
The Senior Principal will shape the future of compensation and reward strategies for organisations across EMEA, focusing on transparency, fairness, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
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
- Pay benchmarking
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadership
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Pay Transparency & Reward Transformation
- Champion fair and transparent compensation practices across organisations
- Design and communicate:
- Salary frameworks
- Pay structures
- Governance models
- Identify and help close pay gaps using data-driven insights
- Ensure alignment with evolving legislation (EU Pay Transparency Directive and others)
Commercial & Relationship Leadership
- Build and grow client relationships across EMEA
- Contribute to:
- Business development efforts
- Competitive bids
- New client acquisition
Thought Leadership & Market Influence
- Contribute to research, insights, and thought leadership in Total Rewards
- Represent Korn Ferry at:
- Industry events
- Client forums
- Stay ahead of key trends, including future workforce expectations (e.g., Gen Z and Millennials)
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Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits / HR consulting
- Proven track record delivering:
- Complex reward programmes
- Transformational projects at senior levels
- Strong knowledge of:
- Reward design
- Job architecture
- Pay governance
Business & Delivery Skills
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environments
- Commercial mindset with experience in:
- Client development
- Relationship management
- Strong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-making
Why Join Korn Ferry?
- Join a global market leader in organisational consulting
- Work on cutting-edge reward transformation projects
- Influence how organisations approach:
- Fairness
- Transparency
- DE&I through pay
- Collaborate with a high-performing, international network
- Be part of a firm experiencing strong growth in digital reward solutions
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