Head of Compensation Benefits in Northamptonshire

Job description

My Northamptonshire based client is looking for a permanent Head of Compensation & Benefits.

This role will suit a strategic thinker with a passion for reward, benefits, and data-driven decision-making. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Compensation & Benefits professional to lead the UK & Ireland reward strategy and help shape a culture where people feel valued.

In this role you will:

• Lead the annual compensation cycle, bonus schemes, and gender pay gap analysis
• Manage salary benchmarking, survey submissions, and incentive plan design
• Oversee employee benefits including healthcare, risk, and company car schemes
• Drive employee engagement through recognition and benefits communication
• Govern defined contribution pension plans and lead related communications
• Mentor an Analyst and collaborate across the wider HR function

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in compensation & benefits, including pensions
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Adept at working flexibly, with a small team

What’s in it for you?

This role will suit an individual used to being in No 1 role in the UK who enjoys working with autonomy while being part of a more complex global structure.

This is an exciting period of change and also provides the opportunity for project work, while being part of a supportive and collaborative UK and wider, global team.

Package includes:

Up to £85,000 salary

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English