Interim Head of Compensation

Interim Head of Compensation

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and shape a market-leading reward strategy for a large workforce.
  • Company: A leading UK organisation undergoing exciting transformation and growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive rate, hybrid working, and leadership opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a high-impact role with a focus on executive remuneration and incentives.
  • Why this job: Drive innovative reward solutions that support business growth and cultural change.
  • Qualifications: Experience in compensation strategy and team leadership.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Interim Head of Compensation Thames Valley Hybrid Competitive rate Your new company A leading, highly recognisable UK organisation is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth following a major strategic evolution.

As a result, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Head of Compensation to lead and shape a market-leading reward strategy across a large, complex workforce.

Your new role Reporting into the Reward Director, you will take ownership of the compensation agenda for a multi-thousand employee population.

This is a high-impact leadership role, where you will drive the design, governance, and delivery of innovative reward solutions that support business growth, transformation, and cultural change.

You'll lead a small but high-performing team, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure reward frameworks are competitive, equitable, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities Lead the design and execution of the organisation's compensation strategy and frameworks, including executive remuneration Own all cyclical reward activity, including annual pay review, bonus processes, job evaluation, and benchmarking Develop and deliver short and long-term incentive plans, including executive reward structures (bonus LTIPs)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Interim Head of Compensation

Compensation Strategy Development
Reward Framework Design
Executive Remuneration
Cyclical Reward Activity Management
Job Evaluation
Benchmarking
Incentive Plan Development