Head of Compensation

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Your Mission

We’re looking for a Head of Compensation to build Teya’s global compensation framework from the ground up, bringing structure, clarity, and discipline to how we reward and recognise performance across our fast-growing business.

You’ll be responsible for designing the philosophy, systems, and governance that will scale with us across multiple markets, job families, and growth phases. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, has seen hyper-growth up close, and knows how to translate business strategy into pragmatic, scalable reward solutions.

You’ll report into the VP of Total Reward & Talent Management, and partner closely with the Chief People Officer on everything from compensation philosophy and job architecture to equity design and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Teya’s global compensation philosophy, frameworks, and pay structures across all markets and job families.

• Develop a scalable approach to job architecture and market benchmarking to enable consistent and transparent decision-making.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Teya’s global share-based compensation programs. Partner with cross functional stakeholders on equity plan governance, compliance, and communication.

• Advise on executive compensation structures, long-term incentives, and retention frameworks.

• Educate leaders and employees on equity value, mechanics, and lifecycle management.

• Own and lead the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, and equity reviews) end-to-end.

• Create compensation policies and guardrails that enable managers to make informed, consistent, and data-driven pay decisions. Establish compensation governance and processes, ensuring rigour, fairness, and speed as we scale.

• Ensure compliance with local market regulations and evolving pay transparency requirements.

• Continuously assess internal pay equity, competitiveness, and total rewards effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven track record of building and scaling compensation frameworks in a high-growth, multi-country environment (fintech, SaaS, or tech scale-up strongly preferred).

• Deep expertise in share-based compensation, including design, valuation, and governance of equity plans.

• Experience leading end-to-end annual compensation cycles, including budgeting, calibration, and manager enablement.

• Solid understanding of job architecture, benchmarking methodologies, and compensation analytics.

• High comfort navigating ambiguity and designing processes where none exist.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to partner with senior leadership and the Board with credibility.

• Analytical, commercially minded, and pragmatic, capable of balancing competitiveness, fairness, and cost discipline.

• Hands-on mindset: equally comfortable building frameworks as you are rolling up your sleeves to execute them.

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps;

• Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support;

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme;

• Health and Life Insurance;

• Pension Scheme;

• 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays);

• Office snacks every day;

• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.