Total Rewards Specialist

Full Time
Belfast, UK
6 months ago

About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

 

Role Description:

As a member of the global HR team, the Total Rewards Senior Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert for total rewards globally. This role offers a unique opportunity to continue to shape Symphony's total rewards strategy and ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages that drive employee engagement and overall organizational success. In this role you will be the subject matter expert for totalrewards, globally, able to work at a strategic level while also having the ability to roll up your sleeves.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, execute, and educate on Symphony's total rewards strategy (compensation, benefits, recognition, incentives) including change management. 
  •  Lead all aspects of compensation cycles (bonus, sales commission, executive), ensuring alignment with strategic goals. 
  • Conduct market research, benchmark analysis, and survey management to maintain competitive, compliant packages. 
  • Design, build, and maintain our salary framework, using data-driven models to forecast costs and identify trends. 
  • Manage reward/recognition programs, partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes. 
  • Oversee benefit programs, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. 
  • Support HR stakeholders with compensation analysis for offers, mobility, immigration, and problem resolution. 
  • Prepare compensation communications and drive insight through data analysis for tactical and strategic decision-making.
  • Lead total rewards due diligence/integration for acquisitions, staying abreast of industry developments.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Progressive experience in global total rewards, with a focus on compensation principles and market analysis.
  •  PHR/SHRM-CP/WWW or similar certifications preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
  • Experience designing compensation programs (job evaluation, salary structures, incentives).
  • Superior analytical skills - interpret data to drive recommendations and identify trends.
  • Ability to uphold confidentiality, collaborate across the organization, and build strategic relationships.
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal) to explain complex total rewards concepts.
  • Independent worker with strong judgment, attention to deadlines, and ability to multitask.
  • Technical proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and HRIS systems (ideally Workday)

 

 

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus Plan
  • Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

 

Benefits and Perks:

  • Regional specific competitive benefits
  • Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
  • Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Symphony reserves the right of ownership for all unsolicited resumes submitted for this requisition and is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

 

Please apply via this link, this role is managed by Hayward Hawk