Global Compensation Manager

About the role

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Opportunity to shape global strategy and impact business direction Exposure to senior leadership and international collaboration A culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and shared values Opportunities for growth through global projects and leadership development

Responsibilities

• You will:
• Partner with rewards leadership team and stakeholders to influence decisions shaping our total rewards strategy and workforce compensation planning.
• Develop, implement and govern the core compensation strategy in alignment with the broader group total rewards strategy, business, financial, and talent priorities.
• Lead the design of global compensation processes, recognition and incentive frameworks that scale across diverse markets.
• Own and secure delivery, implementation and continuous improvement for a range of global compensation processes, such as global salary review, salary structures review, short term incentive program, salary benchmarking and budget planning.
• Develop global compensation systems and workflows, compensation analytics, and reporting.
• Lead strategic projects in the area of core compensation, with impact on all personas and business functions.
• Ensure strong governance models and consistency in how compensation frameworks are applied globally. Develop and update compensation policies and frameworks, such as Global Compensation Principles, Guidelines, Social Policies and other.
• Lead the global scaling effort for core compensation programs, by functionally coordinating and setting the direction for rewards specialists in the global rewards community.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing global team of senior compensation professionals and engage in the global rewards community talent development.
• WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Requirements

• We are looking for people with...
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) within Total Rewards or Compensation & Benefits, ideally in global or multi‑country environments.
• Strong experience in advisory work, supporting senior leadership with data‑driven insights.
• Proven expertise in designing global compensation frameworks, including salary structures, job architecture, and incentive programmes.
• Experience leading and developing senior specialists and high‑performing teams across regions.
• Professional certifications such as GRP, CIPD, WorldatWork, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• A Master's degree or postgraduate specialisation in HR, Compensation & Benefits, or Organisational Development is an advantage.
• And people who are...
• Strategic and able to translate business priorities into scalable compensation programs.
• Influential and experienced with engaging with senior stakeholders and executive teams.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work across functions and geographies.
• Structured and governance‑oriented, with a strong focus on consistency and quality.
• Analytical and comfortable using data to guide decision‑making.
• Committed to developing people and building strong teams.

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