Senior Compensation Analyst

Job ID 10130718 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Sep. 15, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst to make a meaningful impact and join our EMEA Compensation Team on an initial 24-month fixed-term contract!

As a specialized function within the wider Human Resources department, the Compensation COE provides effective and professional support to Business Leaders and HR Directors across 27 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The EMEA Compensation Team consists of 4 Managers, 4 Analysts and a Coordinator and is ultimately led by the VP, International DE&I & EMEA Total Rewards.

The Senior Compensation Analyst EMEA will support the company’s preparations for pay transparency in EMEA. This role would be responsible for conducting pay equity analyses, documenting the objective reasons for any gender pay gaps in preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive and providing analysis to support global stakeholder management. The role would be pivotal to the successful roll-out of this significant culture change project.

Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

Support with determining the best approach to utilising pay and people data to conduct a pay equity analysis using dedicated software (e.g. Syndio or Payanalytics). This may involve testing several iterations of the approach, including testing each potential variable to be used in a multivariate regression (basis of the pay equity analysis)
Conduct the pay equity analysis with the aim for it to be easily replicated in the future
Investigate pay equity analysis results by thoroughly understanding pay and people data and historical and current pay practices at Disney and by requesting further context from local HR teams
Document any additional context that helps us understand and explain the results
Interpret pay equity analysis results and additional context and translate this into insights to be shared with the wider Compensation Team and relevant HR stakeholders to enable continued fair pay practices across EMEA
As needed, provide analysis to support global stakeholder management for pay transparency preparations led by the Compensation Manager and VP, International DE&I & EMEA Total Rewards
Provide a pay equity lens to the Compensation Team’s strategic and operational decisions and broader HR policies and practices as requested
Keep in touch with updates on the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Set up and adhere to data protection and information security guardrails with the support of the Compensation Manager and the relevant experts when establishing the pay equity analysis process
Other ad hoc support to the Compensation Team as needed (e.g. support on the Annual Compensation Planning Cycle, levelling, benchmarking, promotions and adjustments)

Required Qualifications & Skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, e.g. ability to understand a variety of cultural attitudes to pay and facilitate a cohesive regional approach while being sensitive to local differences
Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity, e.g. the ability to investigate inconsistencies in data and interpret statistics and tell a story behind it
High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency is a necessity, e.g.
- Familiarity with a wide range of Excel formulae, i.e. xlookups, IF statements.
- Ability to use conditional formatting, data validations and charting; and
- Strong presentation skills tailored to relevant audience
Strong time management skills
Proficiency with other Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Word, Powerpoint.
Able to work with ambiguity, e.g. based on high level instructions, working with exceptions to the rule / procedure or last-minute changes
Previous experience in compensation, conducting pay equity analyses and/or gender pay gap analyses would be preferred
Previous experience using HR Information Systems (e.g. Workday) and payroll data would be preferred
Previous experience in Syndio or PayAnalytics, or other equivalent pay equity analysis software would be an advantage
Knowledge of Smartsheets and IBM Cognos would be an advantage

What you need to know

Understanding of multivariate regression analysis and its application with regards to pay
A broad understanding of equal pay laws and relevant cases would be an advantage
Understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and global pay transparency trends would be an advantage
An educational background in an analytical subject or equivalent experience would be an advantage

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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