Jemma Pyper
About Jemma Pyper
Jemma Pyper serves as the Global Reward Partner at Travelport, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in reward management, having held various roles in notable companies and contributed to significant projects in job architecture and compensation systems.
Work at Travelport
Jemma Pyper has been serving as the Global Reward Partner at Travelport since 2016. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of employee compensation and benefits. She has played a significant role in the delivery of Oracle HCM Cloud, leading the compensation workstream, which includes configuration, design, testing, and change management. Additionally, she acts as the key escalation contact for UK benefit queries and has managed functional renewals and broker partnerships. Her responsibilities also encompass supporting UK pension plans and conducting cost analysis for global Family Friendly Policies.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Jemma Pyper accumulated extensive experience in the rewards and compensation field. She worked at Ericsson as the UK Reward Subject Matter Expert from 2011 to 2015, where she contributed to various reward initiatives. Prior to that, she held roles at Cisco Systems, including EMEA Program Execution Officer and Commissions Analyst. Her experience also includes a position at Hutchison 3G as a Commissions and Commercial Credit Analyst. Jemma's career began with a sabbatical at World Travels and a maternity leave, allowing her to gain diverse insights into the industry.
Education and Expertise
Jemma Pyper holds a BA Hons in Business & Accounts from Oxford Brookes University and another BA Hons in Business and Accounts from The Copenhagen Business School. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management, which she applies in her roles within the rewards sector. Jemma is also a member of the Expat Academy, where she regularly participates in workshops and round tables to enhance her expertise and stay updated on industry trends.
Achievements in Job Architecture Framework
Jemma Pyper played a key role in creating and implementing a new job architecture framework during her career. This initiative included the introduction of job families, sub-families, common roles, global grade rates, and revised salary ranges. Her contributions have helped streamline the organization’s approach to job classification and compensation, ensuring alignment with industry standards and enhancing employee clarity regarding roles and expectations.
Support for Family Friendly Policies
Jemma has been actively involved in reviewing and proposing enhancements to the companywide global Family Friendly Policies scheme. This initiative aims to improve employee support in balancing work and family responsibilities. Her efforts include conducting cost analysis to ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of these policies, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a supportive work environment.