About the job
Are you a highly skilled Reward leader with a talent for transforming complexity into simplicity? Do you excel in integrating strategy, analytics, and governance to craft reward frameworks that enhance business performance? We are seeking a Head of Reward to take on a crucial role in shaping and overseeing reward strategies within our expansive, multi-site organization. This impactful leadership position combines strategic vision with in-depth analytical skills to achieve robust, compliant, and commercially viable reward outcomes.
The Role
As the Head of Reward reporting to the Reward Director, you will spearhead the holistic management of reward operations, encompassing pay, incentives, benefits, job evaluations, equity plans, and regulatory reporting. This role uniquely blends strategic insight with operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading the annual salary review and bonus cycles, including modeling, governance, and executive reporting.
- Overseeing job evaluation, grading frameworks, and market benchmarking to ensure equitable and competitive pay structures.
- Managing the entire benefits portfolio and equity plans, ensuring compliance and commercial sustainability.
- Delivering statutory reporting (including Gender Pay Gap) and ensuring strong reward governance.
- Providing advanced analytics, modeling, and commercial insights to support senior decision-making.
You will operate at the intersection of HR, Finance, and Operations, influencing decisions that have a direct impact on thousands of colleagues.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
Reward is integral to business performance. You will develop frameworks that enhance attraction, retention, and engagement while maintaining cost discipline and compliance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to modernize reward practices and implement best-in-class processes throughout the organization.
What Do I Need to be Successful?
- Proven reward leadership experience within a large, complex organization.
- Extensive expertise in compensation, incentives, benefits, job evaluation, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and modeling techniques.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
- A collaborative, organized, and resilient approach in a fast-paced environment.
You will thrive if you enjoy managing details while shaping the broader strategic vision and are confident in translating complex concepts into actionable insights.