Executive Compensation Manager

About the position

We are seeking an Executive Compensation Manager to join the senior leadership team within Informa TechTarget Human Resources. In this role, you will work closely with the division’s Chief People Officer to roll out Informa TechTarget’s comprehensive total rewards strategy across all areas, including stock/equity programs. You will lead compensation programs for employees, leveraging in-depth analysis and insights to develop strategic, commercially driven solutions that support business growth within the division. You will guide business partners and leaders through the annual compensation cycle to ensure clarity, operational excellence, and efficiency. In collaboration with Informa Group’s Global Head of Reward & Benefits and the Reward Leads for our other divisions, you will maintain consistency and alignment in our reward strategies and programs as needed. Your role will also involve ensuring that our strategies remain competitive in the marketplace, comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, and promote colleague engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pay budgets and spend, providing analysis, insights, and controls to ensure effective salary management.
• Lead on benchmarking, salary range development, annual pay reviews, out-of-cycle increases, Gender Pay Gap reporting, and senior executive compensation strategies.
• Support the design and delivery of annual incentive plans including the target setting process, colleague communications and payment process.
• Advise on the design, research, funding, delivery, and management of the long-term stock/equity program for Informa TechTarget.
• Provide analysis and support the creation of Board materials to be shared with Informa TechTarget’s Compensation Committee.
• Provide insights and research that supports the competitiveness of reward at Informa TechTarget by analyzing market trends, industry standards and competitive practices.
• Work with the Group Global Head of Reward & Benefits to research, develop, and drive the introduction of a consistent job leveling framework.
• Work in partnership with the Benefits lead to ensure the integration and management of colleague benefits programs.
• Be active in Informa TechTarget’s senior HR Leadership team.
• Collaborate with other division Reward Leads, Finance, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of reward strategies.
• Provide key partnership and reward consultancy support as and when required.
• Lead change management initiatives related to reward programs.
• Ensure all Reward policies comply with relevant local laws, regulations and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a divisional reward role within a regulated PLC environment.
• Experience with a US-listed organization, ideally NASDAQ, including knowledge of its regulatory requirements and reward programs.
• Managed and attended compensation committee meetings as needed.
• Developed and delivered Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) for a US-listed company.
• Familiar with reward transitions from Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
• Supported global reward initiatives in a fast-paced environment, building collaborative relationships at all levels.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., CIPD).
• Ability to understand complex financial performance metrics for incentive and commission plan development.
• Skilled in building trust with senior executives.
• Experience managing large vendor relationships across countries with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of key reward programs that drive effective behaviors.

Benefits

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns.
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.