Head of Reward in City of London

Job description

Role Overview:

This business, after recent investment, is scaling rapidly within a dynamic, high-tech environment. They are seeking a Head of Reward to design and deliver a consistent, impactful reward strategy that aligns with their “all-in” compensation model, ensuring pay drives performance while attracting and retaining top talent. The role will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and the RemCo, blending strategic design with operational delivery to build clear, scalable frameworks across pay levels, executive compensation, benefits, and global mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reward Strategy: Develop and implement a clear, consistent reward strategy aligned with business objectives and the “all-in” compensation approach.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee base pay, variable pay structures where applicable, long-term incentives, and global benefits, ensuring compliance and effective vendor management.
• Executive Compensation: Support the RemCo and senior leadership with executive pay benchmarking, LTIP design, and governance.
• Pay Consistency: Drive consistency across pay levels, building scalable frameworks and processes to support this company’s high-growth trajectory.
• Performance & Recognition: Align reward practices with performance management and recognition initiatives in collaboration with People & Culture teams.
• Data & Benchmarking: Lead market benchmarking, salary reviews, and internal data analysis to provide actionable insights for reward decisions.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all reward programmes comply with legal, financial, and audit requirements, supporting global mobility where required.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a subject matter expert to HRBPs and senior stakeholders, preparing materials for ExCo and RemCo.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Deep expertise in reward, pay frameworks, and compensation strategy within fast-paced, complex organisations.
• Experience building consistency across pay structures and scalable reward processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior audiences.
• Proven experience managing global reward programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership and board level.
• Commercial and strategic thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Up-to-date knowledge of reward trends, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Desirable:

• Experience within fintech, technology, or PE-backed growth businesses.
• Experience preparing materials for and working with Remuneration Committees.
• Familiarity with HRIS and reward systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

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