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Head of Reward Operations UK

United Kingdom, Broughton · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies
  • Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR
  • Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks
  • Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services
  • Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies
  • Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams
  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance
  • Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous)
  • Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies
  • A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

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Relevant professional payroll certifications

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