About Us

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors.

Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are in Malmö, Sweden, and we have key offices in Gothenburg, London, Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and New York.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Total Rewards to lead our global compensation strategy and co-lead our U.S. benefits programs. This is a 12-month project-based role to start that will be focused on strengthening our global compensation frameworks, enhancing our rewards programs, and supporting key strategic initiatives across multiple countries.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with the Chief People Officer and senior leadership to design thoughtful, competitive, and equitable reward programs that support our growth. You will help shape our global total rewards philosophy, provide sound guidance on complex compensation decisions, and ensure our programs are both compliant and aligned with business priorities.

Job Responsibilities

Global Compensation Strategy

• Own and maintain global salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks.
• Lead annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning processes, including budgeting and governance.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Advise leadership on offers, promotions, retention actions, pay adjustments, and compensation strategy.
• Drive alignment between compensation programs and business strategy.
• Partner with HRBPs to ensure consistent global practices and fair treatment across locations.
• Support development and governance of short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Monitor and address pay equity and compensation fairness across the organization.
• Provide guidance on executive and senior leadership compensation where applicable.

U.S. Benefits Partnership

• Co-Partner with leadership on strategy and administration of U.S. benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k), wellness, and leave programs.
• Co-Manage benefits vendor relationships and annual plan renewals.
• Evaluate benefits plan design to balance employee experience, competitiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
• Support benefits communication and employee education to ensure program awareness and utilization.

Analytics & Insights

• Build compensation cost models and provide scenario analyses for leadership decision-making.
• Deliver total rewards insights to inform workforce planning and strategic talent decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track compensation trends, pay equity, benefits utilization, and program impact.
• Leverage data and analytics to continuously improve reward programs and inform leadership discussions.

Governance & Program Management

• Establish clear policies, processes, and governance frameworks for compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure reward programs are compliant with local labor regulations and global governance standards.
• Support HR systems and processes related to compensation and benefits, including HRIS and payroll integrations.
• Manage reward program documentation and ensure consistent application across geographies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Leadership team on total rewards matters.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure programs support employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll teams.
• Support change management and communication when introducing new reward programs or policy updates.

Required Qualifications and experience

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of global compensation structures, job architecture, and market benchmarking.
• Experience managing U.S. benefits programs and vendor relationships.
• Experience working in multi-country or global organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data analysis capability.
• Experience building compensation models, dashboards, and reward analytics.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar platforms).
• Ability to work independently in a mid-market, multi-country organization and influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification such as CCP, GRP, or CEBS is a plus.

What do we offer

• Company 401(k) scheme, with a strong employer contribution
• Private medical insurance, Aetna PPO plan
• Life Insurance
• 20 days holiday per annum
• 2 Macrobond days to use for volunteering
• Various physical / mental health and lifestyle benefits

Our commitment to Diversity

At Macrobond, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By joining our team, you become part of an organization that believes diversity drives innovation and strengthens our collective performance. Apply today and be part of our ongoing journey of growth and inclusion.

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