Requisition ID
26772
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Country
United Kingdom
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Location type
Remote
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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 Strategy
Assessment and Succession
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Development
Rewards and Benefits
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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 & 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, and pay benchmarking
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadership
Pay Transparency & Reward Transformation
Champion fair and transparent compensation practices across organisations
Design and communicate salary frameworks, pay structures, and governance models
Identify and help close pay gaps using data-driven insights
Ensure alignment with evolving legislation (e.g. EU Pay Transparency Directive)
Commercial & Relationship Leadership
Build and grow client relationships across EMEA
Contribute to business development, bids, and new client acquisition
Thought Leadership & Market Influence
Contribute to research, insights, and thought leadership in Total Rewards
Represent Korn Ferry at industry events and client forums
Stay ahead of market trends, including future workforce expectations (Gen Z / Millennial)
What we’re looking for:
Deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits / HR consulting
Proven track record delivering complex reward programmes
Strong knowledge of reward design, job architecture, and pay governance
Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environments
Commercial mindset with experience in client development and relationship management
Strong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-making
Why join Korn Ferry?
Be part of a global market leader in organisational consulting
Work on cutting-edge reward transformation projects
Influence how organisations approach fairness, transparency, and DE&I through pay
Collaborate across a high-performing, international network
Join a firm experiencing strong growth and innovation in digital reward solutions
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Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
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Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If 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.
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Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All 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.
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