Senior Principal, Total Rewards, London

Requisition ID 26772/*generated inline style */ Country United Kingdom/*generated inline style */ Location type Remote/*generated inline style */ About Us Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries.  We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:Organizational StrategyAssessment and SuccessionTalent AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentRewards and Benefits/*generated inline style */ Job description 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.What you’ll be responsible for:Client Impact & DeliveryLead complex, multi-workstream Total Rewards projects across sectors and geographiesDesign and deliver innovative compensation & benefits strategies aligned to business objectivesProvide expert guidance on job architecture, reward frameworks, and pay benchmarkingAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadershipPay Transparency & Reward TransformationChampion fair and transparent compensation practices across organisationsDesign and communicate salary frameworks, pay structures, and governance modelsIdentify and help close pay gaps using data-driven insightsEnsure alignment with evolving legislation (e.g. EU Pay Transparency Directive)Commercial & Relationship LeadershipBuild and grow client relationships across EMEAContribute to business development, bids, and new client acquisitionThought Leadership & Market InfluenceContribute to research, insights, and thought leadership in Total RewardsRepresent Korn Ferry at industry events and client forumsStay ahead of market trends, including future workforce expectations (Gen Z / Millennial)What we’re looking for:Deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits / HR consultingProven track record delivering complex reward programmesStrong knowledge of reward design, job architecture, and pay governanceExperience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environmentsCommercial mindset with experience in client development and relationship managementStrong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-makingWhy join Korn Ferry?Be part of a global market leader in organisational consultingWork on cutting-edge reward transformation projectsInfluence how organisations approach fairness, transparency, and DE&I through payCollaborate across a high-performing, international networkJoin a firm experiencing strong growth and innovation in digital reward solutions/*generated inline style */ Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans./*generated inline style */ Internal Mobility at Korn FerryIf you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position./*generated inline style */ Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law./*generated inline style */