Director of Compensation – EMEA

About the role

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Director of Compensation for the EMEA region to shape and execute compensation strategy across multiple countries. Reporting to the Vice President of Compensation, you will partner with HR and business leaders to ensure fair, competitive, and compliant pay practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional compensation strategy, providing guidance and analysis to HR and business partners.
• Own and deliver the Annual Compensation Process for EMEA and global businesses, including data readiness, plan setup, validation, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain pay range structures, geographic differentials, and specialty strategies in line with global principles.
• Govern compensation changes in Workday, reviewing and approving requests while collaborating on system enhancements.
• Act as a global reward partner for assigned business lines, contributing to global initiatives and maintaining job families within the Global Role Framework.
• Drive insight, compliance, and change by partnering with analysts, advising on regulations, supporting collective bargaining, and providing expertise for M&A transitions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of compensation or total rewards experience in complex, multi‑country organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with a proven track record of influencing senior leaders.
• Deep knowledge of multi‑jurisdiction compensation practices and regulatory environments.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Workday compensation module experience.