25 Head Of Rewards jobs in the United Kingdom

Robert Half is partnering with a global retail brand to appoint a Head of Total Reward — a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a modern, scalable total rewards strategy.

West London | Hybrid

In this high-impact position, you'll lead the design and execution of compensation, benefits, and recognition programmes that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Total Rewards function
• Design and evolve regionally relevant reward strategies aligned with global principles
• Advise senior leadership through data-driven insights, benchmarking, and modelling
• Oversee salary review processes
• Manage vendor relationships, benefit plans, and total reward communications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and global reward teams
• Develop, coach, and inspire a team of reward professionals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in regional or international total rewards
• Deep understanding of compensation and benefits legislation
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder influence at executive level
• Experience delivering large-scale change and navigating matrix environments
• Ability to manage budgets, vendors, and high-value reward programs

This is a unique opportunity to join a people-first and values-led organisation. If you're ready for your next step — we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Sheffield

Annual Salary: £80,000+

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 37.5

Line Manager: Chief People Officer 

Recruiter:  Rob Wesley

At Twinkl, we are dedicated to supporting educators worldwide by providing high-quality, innovative educational resources. With a mission to inspire and empower teaching and learning, we strive to create a positive impact in classrooms around the globe. As a Total Rewards Specialist, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing Twinkl’s total rewards programs. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees effectively. The Total Rewards Specialist collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals and industry standards while maintaining compliance with legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Management:
• Develop and administer competitive salary structures, including base pay and incentives.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure compensation practices remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.
• Design and implement compensation policies and guidelines, ensuring fairness and equity across the organisation.
• Provide guidance to management on compensation-related matters, including salary adjustments, promotions, and job evaluations.
• Launch and ongoing project management of the HRIS system 
• Producing data analytics on total comp 
• Develop a best-in-class, next-generational total rewards philosophy and strategy 
• Benefits Administration:
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and brokers to negotiate contracts, evaluate plan options, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate benefit programs to employees and facilitate enrollment processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure benefits compliance.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs:
• Develop and manage employee recognition programs to foster a culture of appreciation and engagement.
• Recommend and implement intrinsic rewards and recognition initiatives to enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recognition programs through feedback mechanisms and metrics analysis.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Utilise HRIS and other systems to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity.
• Compliance and Legal Requirements:
• Keep up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting compensation and benefits.
• Ensure total rewards programs comply with legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and HR leadership to address compliance issues and mitigate risks.

Requirements

We're interested in anyone who meets one, or a combination of the follow:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) 
• Proven experience (7 plus years) in compensation and benefits administration, preferably in a corporate or HR consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, benefits strategies, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process

Benefits

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Here’s a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before process
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging - our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.
• From day 1 - Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year (pro-rata) plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home and Twinkl subscriptions.
• After probation - company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
• Long term service reward - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay

Summary

• Our client based in Oxford City Centre is looking to hire their first Reward Specialist
• The opportunity is to lead and develop the reward strategy for this rapidly growing business.

Our Client

My client is involved in the whole supply chain of clean energy. It has a growing workforce of circa 150 and looking at continued growth throughout the rest of the year and into 2026

The Role

The Head of Reward opportunity will be creating the foundations of reward for this growing business.

Main Duties

The role’s main focus:

• Work with the senior leadership team
• Build initial rewards platform
• Develop the reward function as the business grows

The Successful Candidate

The Head of Reward role requires a proven reward specialist that is looking to build a reward function.

What’s on offer?

The salary is flexible between £80-£100,000 + bonus. The role is based from their central Oxford city location, ideally with 4-5 days a week in the office.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.

Job Title: Total Rewards Lead

Location: 20 King St London

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role: JD.com is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead of Rewards to oversee our global compensation and benefits strategies. Based in London, this role will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness, business alignment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits design, and incentive programs. We highly prefer candidates with a consulting background, who bring analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive, competitive, and scalable global reward programs that attract and retain top talent.

• Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation structures, incentive plans, salary benchmarking, and performance-based rewards.

• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Conduct global market analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions on compensation structures, pay equity, and total rewards strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure all reward programs adhere to UK, EU, and global labor regulations, maintaining compliance while driving business goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and business leaders, providing strategic recommendations and expert insights on compensation trends and best practices.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize compensation analytics and HR technology to evaluate pay structures, forecast trends, and optimize reward strategies for global markets.

• Consulting & Advisory Expertise: Apply consulting experience to develop tailored reward solutions, assess business needs, and enhance job evaluation methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in a multinational organization.

• Strong consulting background (preferably from a top-tier consulting firm) with experience advising on global compensation strategies and total rewards frameworks.

• Deep expertise in global rewards, executive compensation, incentive planning, and benefits design.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across international teams.

• Familiarity with HR technology, compensation tools, and data analytics platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, CCP) are a plus.

Why Join JD.com?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a global rewards strategy for one of the world’s leading e-commerce and technology companies.

• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior leadership.

• A globally focused role with the ability to drive impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.

Job Title: Total Rewards Lead

Location: 20 King St London

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role: JD.com is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead of Rewards to oversee our global compensation and benefits strategies. Based in London, this role will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness, business alignment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits design, and incentive programs. We highly prefer candidates with a consulting background, who bring analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive, competitive, and scalable global reward programs that attract and retain top talent.

• Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation structures, incentive plans, salary benchmarking, and performance-based rewards.

• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Conduct global market analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions on compensation structures, pay equity, and total rewards strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure all reward programs adhere to UK, EU, and global labor regulations, maintaining compliance while driving business goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and business leaders, providing strategic recommendations and expert insights on compensation trends and best practices.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize compensation analytics and HR technology to evaluate pay structures, forecast trends, and optimize reward strategies for global markets.

• Consulting & Advisory Expertise: Apply consulting experience to develop tailored reward solutions, assess business needs, and enhance job evaluation methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in a multinational organization.

• Strong consulting background (preferably from a top-tier consulting firm) with experience advising on global compensation strategies and total rewards frameworks.

• Deep expertise in global rewards, executive compensation, incentive planning, and benefits design.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across international teams.

• Familiarity with HR technology, compensation tools, and data analytics platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, CCP) are a plus.

Why Join JD.com?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a global rewards strategy for one of the world’s leading e-commerce and technology companies.

• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior leadership.

• A globally focused role with the ability to drive impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.

Total Reward Director

£150,000 - £200,000 plus package

Middlemore are currently working with a global tech client to hire a Total Reward Director to play a pivotal part in shaping how the organization attracts, retains, and rewards world-class talent across this fast-growth organisation.

The Total Reward Director will be responsible for leading the design and execution of compensation, benefits, equity, and incentive programmes across a global workforce. This includes overseeing traditional reward structures while also developing innovative frameworks . You will partner closely with executive and leadership teams to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with long-term business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global compensation, benefits, and annual review cycles.
• Define and evolve the company’s global compensation philosophy.
• Design and implement equity and incentive frameworks.
• Oversee executive compensation design and benchmarking.
• Build, mentor, and scale a world-class Total Reward team.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in compensation and benefits, including global incentive plan design.
• Expertise in both traditional total rewards and innovative incentive structures .
• Experience in Fintech, or high-growth tech sectors.
• Strong analytical and strategic capabilities with a global perspective .
• Proven track record influencing at executive level and building high-performing teams.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growth business, to build, scale an innovative Total Reward function.

The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners to help them grow.

Meet Nuvei , the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.

At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.   We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey!

The Role:

The Total Rewards Specialist plays a pivotal role in managing and executing Nuvei’s global compensation and benefits programs. This position ensures smooth day-to-day operations while supporting strategic projects, including M&A integration efforts. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Manager provides critical insights and recommendations on job evaluations, market pricing, and program administration to help attract, retain, and motivate top talent worldwide. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform compensation bench marking and market pricing using global survey data 

• Support compensation data audits, reporting, and analytics for leadership and Finance 

• Assist in collecting and preparing data for annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles 

• Maintain salary ranges, compensation structures, and benefits data accuracy in HRIS 

• Support global benefits/retirement programs reporting and compliance tracking across regions 

• Contribute to Total Rewards integration workstreams during M&A, including data analysis and harmonization efforts 

• Help develop and maintain Total Rewards communications and training materials 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR or business-related field preferred 

• 2–4 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, HR, or related analytical roles 
• Knowledge of bench marking compensation on a global scale

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail 

• Familiarity with compensation surveys, benchmarking, and HRIS systems  

• Ability to manage data integrity and collaborate with cross-functional teams 

• Strong communication, organizational and program support skills 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday
• 2 volunteer days
• 5% matched contribution pension
• Private Healthcare - Vitality
• Income Protection
• Flexible working

Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit x 2 HR Advisors (Case Management), one role until 31st December 2025 and the other until 31st March 2026 on a rate of £20.08/hour PAYE. These roles will be hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

- Provision of high quality and consistent advisory level advice, guidance, direction and performance on all HR related matters, delivering effective solutions to issues and problems.

- Work autonomously, proactively and timeously in regard to individual/team deliverables (functional workload, cases, projects, tasks etc.) flexibly managing competing demands and priorities, assessing and managing risk as appropriate and accessing line management for advice and direction as required.

- Coach, support and promote consistent and proportionate HR practices and reinforce effective corporate governance in support of functional and Departmental priorities.

- Represent the interests and priorities of HR at a wide variety of local, regional and national meetings/fora in furtherance of HR priorities, whilst fostering effective relationships with HR and/business area stakeholders. Deputise for HR Managerial posts as and when required.

- Utilise, promote and contribute to development and design of current and proposed resources/information channels and communication (toolkits, guidance documents, FAQs, intranet, Policy Hub, SharePoint, MI dashboards etc.) on HR related matters, supporting new initiatives, policy change or action in support of wider functional priorities and objectives.

- Guide, support and develop Assistant HR Advisors/HR Administrators in regard to all people related matters, sharing knowledge, coaching and provision of direction in furtherance of functional/departmental priorities as appropriate.

- Support implementation of HR related strategies, plans and initiatives towards implementation and deliver associated awareness sessions/training as required across the organisation.

- Develop strong working relationships with internal/external stakeholders working collaboratively on all people related issues.

- To ensure fair and inclusive HR practices and processes at all times, underpinned by a commitment to regular review, relative to current and proposed cases, practices, processes, activities and services.

- Produce high quality, accurate people related research analysis and reporting and apply effective credible insight to inform and support effective decision making at all levels.

- Demonstrate a track record of continuous professional development and regularly apply learning to effect change to HR service delivery, policy, process and practices.

- Will be responsible for managing and assessing risk within all areas of managerial/supervisory responsibility.

- Providing high quality and consistent people advice, coaching and guidance to customers/stakeholders in line with values, organisational policies and legal requirements.

- Raise awareness, increase compliance and share good practice and expertise, working in partnership ensure a comprehensive understanding of their business and service HR challenges whilst seeking and delivering, robust, pragmatic and innovative people centred solution.

Essential Skills:

- Experience within a relevant field, contributing to a high-performing team of HR Professionals

- Flexibility to balance and deliver multiple, often conflicting priorities under pressure is required as is ability to problem solve, advise and guide colleagues and customers

- Educated to HNC level or equivalent qualification OR Experience within a relevant field, contributing to a high-performing team of HR professionals.

- MCIPD–Accredited or working towards.

- Ability to work autonomously within parameters defined by line management.

- Effective communication, influencing and negotiating skills in respect to routine HR matters.

- Knowledge and understanding of relevant HR legislation, guidance, policies and good practice.

- Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures effectively and consistently.

- Ability to interpret, manipulate and analyse data to inform business proposals, performance, impact, providing insight/reports as required.

- Organised, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

- Flexibility to balance and deliver multiple, often conflicting priorities under pressure.

- Ability to problem solve, advise and guide colleagues/customers within relevant field and allocated remit.

- Inclusive and proactive team member.

- Highly proficient in Microsoft applications (excel, word, PowerPoint etc).

Desirable Skills:

- Membership of CIPD to Chartered level is desirable

- Driving License

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.