Global Head of Total Rewards

Company

Trustly

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At

8/31/2025

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Description

Trustly is leading the human-centric payments revolution. To us, this means passionately building the most convenient, intelligent and responsible way of paying for things online. Whether it’s for shopping, paying subscriptions, funding trading accounts, booking airfare, playing online games and much more – we’re all about a better way to pay. At our core, we are a tech company with industry-leading tech capabilities. But, it’s the ingenuity of our people that makes us leaders in our field. Thus, our appetite for innovation will never be anything less than fierce. Trustly is steadily growing as it connects thousands of businesses with hundreds of millions of people. And with a strong presence across Europe and the Americas, we are leading the human-centric payment revolution as a truly global team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Head of Total Rewards is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing compensation, benefits, recognition, mobility, and equity programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent worldwide. This leader will develop a cohesive global rewards strategy that aligns with our business objectives, supports our culture, ensures competitiveness in all markets, and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

This is a critical leadership role that requires you to think strategically about complex global compensation and benefits topics while demonstrating a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. As Trustly works on globalization, you'll be instrumental in developing innovative and impactful rewards philosophies and programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent around the world.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

On the People Team, we help achieve our business goals by creating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We look for people who are excellent communicators, display empathy for others, and are passionate problem solvers so we can promote positive change in this growing organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
You'll drive the strategy, design, and execution of our global compensation, equity, and benefits programs. You will build a scalable framework that balances our business goals with local market dynamics, regulations, and culture
Design and implement innovative global compensation and equity programs, including sales and executive compensation. You will be a champion for fairness and pay equity, ensuring compliance with all international practices and policies
You will lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive global job leveling and career architecture framework to ensure consistency and equity for every employee across all regions
Build upon our current benefit programs, including health, wellness, and retirement, to provide competitive and locally relevant offerings for our employees worldwide
You will collaborate across the organization—with regional People teams, hiring managers, and leaders—to ensure our rewards programs are aligned with business needs and local market requirements
Regularly monitor external trends and competitive landscapes to proactively adjust our rewards programs. You'll also establish key metrics to understand the effectiveness of our strategy and influence future program design
You'll develop and execute strategies to help every employee understand the value of all compensation and benefit programs globally, fostering a culture of trust and transparency

WHO YOU ARE
You bring 10+ years of People/HR experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to building and leading a global total rewards function. You have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative programs in a fast-paced environment, specifically in the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil
Experience with mergers or acquisitions, combining global total rewards programs, a plus
Ability to build employee-centric rewards programs while expertly balancing global business goals with local financial and legal boundaries
Deep analytical skills and can use complex data to influence decision-making at all levels
You believe that transparency empowers ownership and you aren’t afraid to dive into the details to help your team succeed
A global mindset and outstanding communication skills. You are a detail-oriented, self-starter who thrives in a dynamic setting, able to lead and execute multiple projects concurrently with little direction
Total Rewards experience in the FinTech sector is strongly preferred, with private and public company experience being a plus

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)

🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance

🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues

👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents

☕ On-site perks to make your workday smoother

💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best

PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.