Senior Reward & Mobility Manager

Note:  due to the amount of interaction with UK and European entities and time-zones, we prefer candidates that reside on the East Coast/Eastern-Time Zone.  This can be based on a Hybrid basis out of our New York or St. Petersburg (FL) office, or working remotely on Eastern-Time working hours.    

About you and the role:

The Senior Reward & Mobility Manager is responsible for driving the Group’s reward and global mobility agenda, ensuring compensation, incentive, job architecture and mobility frameworks are strategically aligned, commercially robust, well governed and operationally effective across multiple jurisdictions and organisations.

The role provides senior technical and commercial advice to the Head of Global Total Reward & Benefits, HR, Finance and the business, translating business strategy, market practice and regulatory requirements into practical reward and mobility solutions.

As the counterpart to the Senior Global Benefits Manager, the role leads and provides technical depth and delivery across core reward and mobility activity. The role partners closely with HR and Finance to provide reward and mobility solutions, insights and recommendations that support organisational growth and workforce management. The role will be a key position in the transforming organisation, including acquisition integration, organisational change and expansion of reward and mobility programmes across multiple jurisdictions.

What you will be doing:

Reward

• Lead the design, delivery and governance of compensation, incentive and reward programmes across the Group, ensuring alignment to Total Reward strategy, affordability, market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Lead annual reward cycle governance, including salary reviews, bonus planning, market benchmarking, approval processes and senior stakeholder reporting.
• Maintain and evolve global pay structures, job architecture and grading frameworks, ensuring consistency with Group governance and design principles.
• Provide commercially balanced reward recommendations, papers and decision support the Group Head of Total Reward, HR stakeholders and senior governance forums as required.
• Governance & Analytics
• Develop with the team reward and mobility analytics and metrics, insights and market intelligence to support executive-ready recommendations, workforce planning and strategic decision making.
• Maintain effective governance, controls and compliance across reward and mobility activities, including clear policy ownership, decision rights, auditability and risk management.
• Responsible for audits, regulatory compliance, statutory filings and policy development.

Global Mobility

• Own the Group's HR mobility framework, including international assignments, international relocations and mobility policy governance.
• Ensure mobility programmes remain compliant, cost effective, employee appropriate and aligned to business needs, while balancing operational delivery with regulatory and tax considerations.
• Manage third-party mobility providers and key stakeholder relationships.

Projects & Change

• Deliver on reward and mobility workstreams for integrations, organisation design, workforce transformation and technology initiatives, ensuring delivery through the team and effective coordination with HR, Finance, Legal and external advisers.
• Drive solution-oriented process improvements, automation and operational efficiencies across reward and mobility activities, improving scalability, service quality and control.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop a team of reward professionals, setting priorities, building capability and ensuring high-quality delivery across BAU activity, cyclical processes and transformation projects.
• Build strong relationships across HR, Finance and business leadership, acting as a credible senior adviser on reward and mobility matters across geographies.

What you will bring:

• Deep technical knowledge of compensation, incentive plans, salary structures, reward and pay modelling, pay governance and reward framework design in a complex multinational environment.
• Job architecture creation/review, job evaluation and WTW grading methodologies.
• Market benchmarking, pay range development and reward analytics.
• Advanced ability to analyse and interpret financial, workforce and market data, converting complex analysis into clear, executive-ready recommendations and decision materials.
• Global mobility practices including international assignments, relocations, expatriate programmes and cross-border working arrangements.
• Employment, payroll, tax and immigration considerations associated with international workforce and mobility.
• Working knowledge of Workday HCM and other reward technologies and reporting tools used to support compensation and mobility activities.
• Strong understanding of risk, control and compliance requirements within a global insurance organisation.
• Advanced analytical capability, with experience using Excel, Power BI, HRIS/reporting tools and emerging technology to develop reward insights, dashboards, modelling tools and decision-support materials.
• Strong numeracy, statistical capability and applied modelling skills, with the ability to test assumptions, identify risks and present data-led recommendations clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using market, workforce and cost data to support reward strategy, governance and operational delivery.

Your Benefits:

• Enstar offers best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
• Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
• Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
• Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
• Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
• 401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
• One paid annual volunteer day. 

General Info

The target base salary pay range for this role is $180,000-$200,000*

*Target full-time equivalent base salary range is based on relevant market data. The actual salary offered will depend on applicable market data for hiring location and relevant candidate knowledge, skills/experience. This salary range is not inclusive of applicable discretionary incentives.

Who we are:

We are a trusted global re/insurance group and the leading provider of retrospective solutions, with specialist underwriting capabilities. We help our clients manage risk, unlock capital and create the financial freedom to grow. With operations across the world’s major insurance hubs and a global network of close to 800 talented professionals, we bring expertise and fresh thinking to some of the industry’s biggest challenges. 

For more information about Enstar, visit our website: www.enstargroup.com. 

For more information about careers at Enstar, visit our LinkedIn Life page or visit our careers site

Why Enstar:

Learning and development are a fundamental part of every employee's career journey with Enstar. Supporting growth and career progression is key to how we engage our people - helping them to learn, grow and succeed at Enstar.  

We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support our people throughout their careers: 

• Professional Qualifications and Study Support: We support employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career development.  

• Training, Conferences & Seminars: As a global organisation, we work with many professional bodies to provide access to training programmes, conferences, seminars and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. 

• Digital Learning Hub: Our digital learning hub, LinkedIn Learning, offers a wide range of self-serve resources, including courses, videos, eBooks, and audio books, to help employees build news skills and deepen their knowledge. 

We also invest in physical, mental and financial wellbeing initiatives for our employees. Supportive teams, inspiring work and a positive working environment all contribute to our collective wellbeing. Beyond the workplace, we strive to make a positive influence in our communities and to continuously reduce our impact on the environment. 

Enstar Inclusivity Policy:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our inclusive environment creates an authentic working culture. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let your Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.