Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
- UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
- 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
- 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
- Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
- Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you.
Job DescriptionVersion 1 is seeking a Head of Compensation & Benefits to lead the design, implementation, and management of our global total reward strategy. As the business continues to scale across multiple regions, this role will ensure our compensation and benefits programmes are competitive, fair, and aligned with our growth objectives.
You will take ownership of pay structures, job evaluation frameworks, benefits provision, and reward programmes across all Version 1 locations. Working closely with senior leadership, Finance, and People teams, you will use market data and internal analytics to shape reward decisions that attract, retain, and motivate talent globally.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, suited to someone who combines deep technical expertise in compensation and benefits with strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Version 1’s global compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market competitiveness.
- Manage and develop the Compensation & Benefits team, setting clear goals, reviewing outputs, and supporting professional growth.
- Design and maintain job evaluation and grading frameworks to ensure internal equity and consistency across all regions.
- Conduct regular market benchmarking and salary surveys to inform pay positioning and ensure competitiveness in key talent markets including India, UK, and Ireland.
- Own the annual pay review and bonus cycle end to end, partnering with Finance and senior leadership on budgeting, modelling, and communications.
- Design, implement, and manage employee benefits programmes across all operating regions, ensuring they meet local requirements and employee needs.
- Develop and maintain total reward statements and communications that help employees understand the full value of their package.
- Provide data-driven insights and reporting on compensation and benefits spend, trends, and effectiveness to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, tax regulations, and reporting requirements relating to pay and benefits across all jurisdictions.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer frameworks and support hiring decisions with market data.
- Support M&A activity by conducting compensation and benefits due diligence and leading the harmonisation of reward programmes for acquired entities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and tools, including increased use of technology and automation in reward administration.
- Manage relationships with external benefits providers, brokers, and consultants, ensuring value for money and quality of service.
- Contribute to broader People team strategy, bringing a reward and total compensation perspective to strategic discussions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Compensation & Benefits (e.g. GRP, CCP, CIPD) is desirable.
- 8+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Proven track record of designing and managing compensation and benefits programmes across multiple countries.
- Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (e.g. Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, Hay).
- Deep understanding of employment legislation, tax, and regulatory requirements relating to pay and benefits across India, UK, and Ireland.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in compensation modelling, benchmarking, and data analysis.
- Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (knowledge of Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar would be an advantage).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex reward data clearly to senior leadership.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance employee value with business affordability.
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
- Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
- Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
- Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
- Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
- Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
- Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
- Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
- Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
- Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Compensation & Benefits (e.g., GRP, CCP, CIPD)
- 8+ years' experience in compensation and benefits with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
- Proven track record designing and managing compensation and benefits programmes across multiple countries
- Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, Hay)
- Deep understanding of employment legislation, tax, and regulatory requirements across India, UK, and Ireland
- Strong analytical skills including compensation modelling, benchmarking and data analysis
- Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or similar)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to present to senior leadership
- Experience managing and developing a Compensation & Benefits team
- Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness to balance employee value with business affordability
What We Do
Version 1 proves that IT can make a real difference to our customers' businesses. We are trusted by global brands to deliver IT services and solutions which drive customer success. Our 3000+ strong team works closely with our technology partners to provide independent advice that helps our customers navigate the rapidly changing world of IT. Our greatest strength is balance in our efforts to achieve Customer Success, Empowered People and a Strong Organisation, underpinned by the commitment to our values. We believe this is what makes Version 1 different and more importantly, our customers agree.
