IFRS Foundation
Overview Reports t o : Global HR Operations Director Status: Permanent Purpose: This role is responsible for leading the organi s ation's reward programs, with a special focus on identifying and implementing process improvements and automations that enhance HRIS functionality. The manager serves as a strategic partner, providing comprehensive analytical insights and driving competitive, compliant global compensation and benefits solutions across the Foundation. Responsibilities Principal a ccountabilities: Compensation & benefits management Lead strategic global role benchmarking and maintain a comprehensive, current job architecture aligned with internal equity and market competitiveness. Drive participation in global and regional compensation and benefits surveys; analyse and present market data to inform compensation strategies. Oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of compensation programs such as salary structures, incentives, benefits and recognition initiatives. Manage the full lifecycle of employee benefits, ensuring efficient vendor coordination, renewals, and compliance with regulations. Provide strategic advice to HR Business Partners and leadership on reward policies and best practices against Company strategy and cultural objectives. Serve as the primary HRIS system administrator, optimizing system configuration for enhanced functionality against a user led backlog, created in collaboration with users across the business. Lead the identification and implementation of system improvements and automation opportunities, enhancing the employee experience. Maintain system integrity through regular audits and manage updates and release coordination with IT and vendors. Develop comprehensive system documentation, user guides, and training materials. Data, reporting & compliance Oversee the production of strategic HR analytics, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership decision-making. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and audit standards in compensation, benefits, and HRIS activities. Lead data privacy initiatives to ensure secure handling of employee information in all relevant juristictions. Qualifications & experience HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM)Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; is an advantage. Demonstrated global or multi-country experience in compensation and benefits, including familiarity with diverse market practices. Hands-on experience with HR benchmarking tools and participation in external reward surveys. Proven experience administering or managing HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors)HiBobis an advantage Strong analytical background with experience in compensation modelling, data analysis, and reporting. Experience working in a multinational or complex organizational environment. Skills and attributes Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and triangulate complex data and translate insights into recommendations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to lead change and respond to business problems and opportunities. Experience of leading a team and delivering value into an organisation Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity. Highproficiencyin Excel and HR analytics tools; comfort with system configuration and workflows.PowerBIis an advantage Strong communicationand stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Proactive problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced global environment. Strong ethical judgment and respect for confidentiality and sensitive data. Application closing date Application Closing Date: 8th March 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date The IFRS Foundation is a public interest, not-for profit organisation that sets corporate reporting standards for the capital markets globally. IFRS Accounting Standards are required for use by more than 140 countries whilst IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are rapidly becoming the global baseline for sustainability disclosures worldwide. We are a highly diverse and inclusive organisation. Our 350+ staff come from more than 45+ different countries and are united in supporting the mission of the Foundation to bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to capital markets worldwide. With offices in London, Frankfurt, Montreal, Tokyo, Beijing and San Francisco, the Foundation is truly a global standard-setter. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at IFRS Foundation? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you legally authorised to work in the country for the role you have applied for? Select Do you require sponsorship for work authorisation now or in the future? Select Why are you interested in this position? What are you ideally looking for in your next role? What is your notice period? Select We offer a hybrid working model. How many days per week are you able to work in the office? Select How did you initially hear about the role? Select Have you worked at the IFRS Foundation previously? Select By checking this box, I agree to allow IFRS Foundation to retain my data for future opportunities for employment for up to 270 days after the conclusion of consideration of my current application for employment.
Overview Reports t o : Global HR Operations Director Status: Permanent Purpose: This role is responsible for leading the organi s ation's reward programs, with a special focus on identifying and implementing process improvements and automations that enhance HRIS functionality. The manager serves as a strategic partner, providing comprehensive analytical insights and driving competitive, compliant global compensation and benefits solutions across the Foundation. Responsibilities Principal a ccountabilities: Compensation & benefits management Lead strategic global role benchmarking and maintain a comprehensive, current job architecture aligned with internal equity and market competitiveness. Drive participation in global and regional compensation and benefits surveys; analyse and present market data to inform compensation strategies. Oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of compensation programs such as salary structures, incentives, benefits and recognition initiatives. Manage the full lifecycle of employee benefits, ensuring efficient vendor coordination, renewals, and compliance with regulations. Provide strategic advice to HR Business Partners and leadership on reward policies and best practices against Company strategy and cultural objectives. Serve as the primary HRIS system administrator, optimizing system configuration for enhanced functionality against a user led backlog, created in collaboration with users across the business. Lead the identification and implementation of system improvements and automation opportunities, enhancing the employee experience. Maintain system integrity through regular audits and manage updates and release coordination with IT and vendors. Develop comprehensive system documentation, user guides, and training materials. Data, reporting & compliance Oversee the production of strategic HR analytics, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership decision-making. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and audit standards in compensation, benefits, and HRIS activities. Lead data privacy initiatives to ensure secure handling of employee information in all relevant juristictions. Qualifications & experience HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM)Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; is an advantage. Demonstrated global or multi-country experience in compensation and benefits, including familiarity with diverse market practices. Hands-on experience with HR benchmarking tools and participation in external reward surveys. Proven experience administering or managing HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors)HiBobis an advantage Strong analytical background with experience in compensation modelling, data analysis, and reporting. Experience working in a multinational or complex organizational environment. Skills and attributes Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and triangulate complex data and translate insights into recommendations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to lead change and respond to business problems and opportunities. Experience of leading a team and delivering value into an organisation Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity. Highproficiencyin Excel and HR analytics tools; comfort with system configuration and workflows.PowerBIis an advantage Strong communicationand stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Proactive problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced global environment. Strong ethical judgment and respect for confidentiality and sensitive data. Application closing date Application Closing Date: 8th March 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date The IFRS Foundation is a public interest, not-for profit organisation that sets corporate reporting standards for the capital markets globally. IFRS Accounting Standards are required for use by more than 140 countries whilst IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are rapidly becoming the global baseline for sustainability disclosures worldwide. We are a highly diverse and inclusive organisation. Our 350+ staff come from more than 45+ different countries and are united in supporting the mission of the Foundation to bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to capital markets worldwide. With offices in London, Frankfurt, Montreal, Tokyo, Beijing and San Francisco, the Foundation is truly a global standard-setter. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at IFRS Foundation? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you legally authorised to work in the country for the role you have applied for? Select Do you require sponsorship for work authorisation now or in the future? Select Why are you interested in this position? What are you ideally looking for in your next role? What is your notice period? Select We offer a hybrid working model. How many days per week are you able to work in the office? Select How did you initially hear about the role? Select Have you worked at the IFRS Foundation previously? Select By checking this box, I agree to allow IFRS Foundation to retain my data for future opportunities for employment for up to 270 days after the conclusion of consideration of my current application for employment.