Head of Reward

• Hands-on delivery of reward activities: Personally manage and execute reward processes, including data preparation, analysis, and reporting for annual cycles and ad-hoc projects
• Act as the go-to expert for reward queries, providing practical advice and solutions to HR colleagues and managers across the Firm, including international and expatriate considerations
• Partner closely with HR teams globally, ensuring knowledge transfer and supporting local advisors where applicable
• Lead and actively run annual reward cycles in the UK and Dublin, including market benchmarking, salary reviews, budgeting, approvals, and preparing communications tailored to local jurisdictions
• Manage two direct reports with a focus on coaching and supporting their operational delivery, while also rolling up your sleeves to assist with complex tasks and data challenges
• Maintain and update reward policies and processes, ensuring they reflect best practice and are clearly communicated across the Firm
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external brokers and consultants, coordinating benefits renewals and resolving issues promptly
• Review and enhance reward and benefits offerings across regions, leading practical implementation of improvements and global projects
• Ensure all legislative reward reporting is completed accurately and on time, working closely with HR Data and Systems teams
• Stay informed on legal and market practices in reward, applying this knowledge to day-to-day decisions and advising senior stakeholders
• Regularly review global reward trends and benefits benchmarks to maintain competitive positioning and support talent attraction and retention
• Operate with a global mindset, ensuring consistency and alignment across regions
• Act in the best interests of the Firm internally and externally
• Manage risk and compliance issues, including data security, in a regulated environment
• Collaborate to mitigate commercial risk across jurisdictions

• Proven experience in hands-on reward and benefits operations, including international exposure (USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dublin)
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues effectively
• Technical knowledge of pay, benefits, pensions, and international mobility
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• comfortable working with large datasets and producing clear reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex reward concepts simply
• Highly detail-oriented and confident handling multi-jurisdictional issues

• Experience delivering strategic reward initiatives while remaining actively involved in operational execution
• Background in designing and implementing international benefits programs
• Understanding of global compensation structures

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme