Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience. A Hybrid working model We have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for an average of 4 days per week for most people. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information. What does a Global Compensation Manager do at Hogarth? The Compensation Manager plays a critical role in designing, implementing, administering, and analysing Hogarth's compensation and reward programs. This includes leading the annual merit review and bonus processes, ensuring competitive positioning within the market, and maintaining data integrity within WPP's compensation systems. This role requires strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of compensation principles and a commitment to fostering a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities: Job Evaluation & Market Analysis: Conduct job evaluations and classifications using market data from Mercer and other sources, aligning with WPP's Job Architecture framework. Analyse market trends and competitor compensation practices to inform the development of competitive compensation programs. Annual Merit Review & Bonus Process: Lead the planning, implementation, and communication of the annual merit review and bonus (STIP) processes. This includes developing project plans, coordinating timelines, managing stakeholder communication, and ensuring accurate and timely handing off of information to payroll teams. Compensation Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date compensation data in WPP e-Comp, ensuring data integrity for executive leadership reporting. Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track key compensation metrics, trends, and program effectiveness. Prepare ad-hoc compensation analyses and reports as requested. Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to compensation practices. Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and maintaining comprehensive audit trails in accordance with Hogarth and WPP policies. Collaboration & Partnership: Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll and other stakeholders to align compensation programs with business objectives and ensure effective communication and implementation of compensation initiatives. Program Development & Improvement: Contribute to the design and development of new or enhanced compensation programs. Proactively identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, fairness, and alignment with market best practices. Equity & Incentive Plan Administration: Track and administer equity and incentive programs (e.g., RSU), ensuring accurate calculations are made and timely payments via payroll teams. Documentation & Communication: Develop and maintain comprehensive compensation-related documentation, including guidelines, policies, procedures, timelines, and FAQs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding compensation programs and policies. Requirements: Degree, or equivalent, in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Experience in compensation administration, analysis, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including vlookups, pivot tables, and complex formulas) and other relevant software. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Experience with Mercer or other compensation benchmarking tools is preferred. Familiarity with WPP e-Comp or similar compensation management systems is a plus. Reporting lines and key stakeholders This role reports to the Global Head of People Operations. You will work closely with both the Global CFO and Global CPO. Diversity and Inclusion Hogarth is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, how we behave and conduct ourselves. Creating a truly inclusive culture at all levels of the organisation that encourages different points of view, making Hogarth not only a better company and place to work but an environment where everyone experiences connection, opportunity and a sense of belonging. Hogarth Values Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way. Hands on: We don’t wait for things to happen, we get on with it. We are pragmatic and don’t have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards. Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises. Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don’t lose perspective or our sense of humour. Hungry: We are an inquisitive community. We want to create an environment which inspires ourselves and others to be better. It is important to continuously challenge ourselves and our ways of working. We aim to provide staff with the opportunities to develop and learn. Find out more at www.hogarth.com/culture The Package 25 days holiday Private Medical Care (Bupa) Private Dental Schemme Life Assurance – four times annual salary Pension Scheme – Company contribution matched up as follows: Employee Employer Total 4% 6% 10% 5% 7.5% 12.5% 6% 9% 15% 7% 10.5% 17.5% An extra day leave on your Birthday Employee Assistance Programme WPP Group Discounts Travel Season Ticket Loan Gym Discounts Mortgage Advice – In partnership with Charles Cameron and Associate 1 Volunteering day per year LI-FP1 Hybrid Diversity & Inclusion Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success. This not only makes Hogarth a better company and place to work, but an environment where everyone can give their point of view, experience connection, enjoy opportunity and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. As part of our commitment to making our hiring processes as equitable as possible, we are currently rolling out a policy which ensures that hiring managers review CVs only after they have been processed through an automated anonymisation system. This aims to ensure that all candidates are considered for interview based solely on their experience and what they can bring to the role. The solution, provided by MeVitae, scans and redacts CVs to reduce potential reviewer bias. 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