Rewards and Benefits Project Lead - 12 month FTC in Chigwell

Do you have proven experience delivering reward or HR projects within a healthcare or complex multi-site organisation? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as a Rewards & Benefits Project Lead. Reporting to the Head of Rewards & Benefits, you will drive the successful delivery of key initiatives that strengthen our approach to reward across the organisation. You’ll support the development, implementation, and optimisation of programmes that enable us to attract, retain, and motivate colleagues right across our healthcare workforce.

Working closely with the Head of Rewards & Benefits, you will lead a portfolio of projects that includes the standardisation of workforce management, job structures, pay and benefits packages, and the implementation of job evaluation to support equitable and consistent pay. This is a role with significant impact, shaping the future of how we recognise and reward the people who make our services possible. You will influence organisation-wide reward practices, manage multiple streams of work, and collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure each project is successfully delivered. By balancing cost control with employee value, you will help strengthen engagement and retention, supporting our ability to deliver high-quality healthcare through a motivated and valued workforce.

This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to our Luton office and sites when needed.

• Lead the full lifecycle of reward and benefits projects, ensuring strong governance, clear timelines, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including plans, risk registers, and progress updates for senior leaders.
• Coordinate collaboration across HR, Finance, Operations, and external partners to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant healthcare regulations and internal standards.
• Support the review and standardisation of job structures, pay frameworks, benefits packages, and workforce management practices.
• Contribute to the implementation of job evaluation approaches that promote fairness and consistency.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive and sector-aligned reward offerings.
• Provide expert advice on reward policies and best practice, acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders.
• Develop clear communication materials to enhance employee understanding of reward initiatives.
• Analyse reward and workforce data to inform recommendations and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Proven experience delivering reward or HR projects within a complex organisation (healthcare experience is highly desirable).
• Strong background in compensation benchmarking and data analysis across large, multi-site environments.
• Experience using job evaluation frameworks (i.e. WTW, Mercer) and interpreting external market data.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (i.e. Workday, Unit4) and payroll systems.
• CIPD or CIPP qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Solid understanding of reward frameworks, benefits design, job evaluation, and pay benchmarking.
• Knowledge of HR principles, pay equity, and governance standards.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with HR or workforce data.
• Understanding of UK employment law, tax regulations, and compliance requirements relating to pay and benefits.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Onsite/local free parking

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.