Head of Pay & Reward

Leatherhead Full-Time 43200 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Lead transformation in payroll & reward at a purpose-driven care provider
Shape strategy, drive change, and make a real impact

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the healthcare sector. They are devoted to providing superior care and support to individuals across the country. Their size and reach allow them to offer a range of rewarding careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Description

Lead and oversee payroll operations for a multi-site, 24/7 workforce
Drive payroll transformation, system improvements, and process efficiencies
Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC, and pension schemes
Develop and implement a unified, strategic reward and benefits approach
Oversee pay benchmarking, gender pay gap reporting, and statutory submissions
Support and coach a payroll team of five; build capability and performance
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to align pay/reward initiatives
Take hands-on ownership of reward processes; later delegate to a future analyst
Lead benefit reviews, supplier engagement, and innovation in total rewards

The Successful Applicant

A Proven experience managing payroll in a large, multi-site organisation
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and pension schemes
Track record of transforming payroll processes and leading system improvements
Experience leading and developing payroll teams; confident people manager
Familiarity with iTrent or similar complex systems
Hands-on experience with benefits and reward benchmarking
Strong data skills for reporting (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, pay analysis)
Excellent stakeholder management across HR, Finance, and Operations
Organised, assertive, and approachable – able to drive change while building trust
Ideally CIPP or CIPD qualified, or equivalent experience in payroll/reward/HR

What\’s on Offer