Executive Reward & Share Plans Manager

Executive Reward & Share Plans Manager

Full-Time No working from home possible
Oakleaf Partnership
Executive Reward & Share Plans Manager
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Reward & Share Plans Manager to join a high-performing global Reward team. This role offers broad exposure to executive compensation and share plan activities within a large, complex international organisation.
Working closely with senior reward leaders and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will support the design, administration, governance, and delivery of executive reward and share plan programmes. The role provides significant variety and visibility, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in executive remuneration, share plans, governance, and reward analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with senior reward stakeholders to support the effective delivery of executive reward and share plan programmes.
Support executive compensation benchmarking activities, including maintaining peer group data, analysing remuneration disclosures, and producing market insights to inform reward decisions.
Contribute to the delivery of annual executive reward processes and global share plan events, working closely with tax advisers, legal teams, administrators, and internal partners.
Conduct research and analysis on developments in executive remuneration, corporate governance, proxy advisor policies, and investor guidelines.
Produce executive shareholding reports, reward analytics, and governance-related reporting.
Support employee communications relating to reward and share plans, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and accessible.
Maintain and enhance executive reward and share plan documentation, processes, and controls.
Manage online share plan communications and content updates for employees.
Partner with Global Mobility teams on reward and share plan matters relating to internationally mobile employees.
Work with regional and local HR and Reward teams to ensure communications are compliant with local regulations while remaining aligned to global frameworks.
Build effective relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders to support programme delivery.
Contribute to reward-related projects and broader team initiatives as required.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical reward expertise, analytical capability, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Key experience and knowledge:
Strong understanding of executive reward and global share plans.
Experience supporting executive compensation benchmarking and market analysis.
Ability to analyse director remuneration reports, compensation disclosures, and governance-related documentation.
Sound understanding of tax concepts and the ability to interpret regulatory information.
Experience preparing and delivering employee-facing communications.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
Key skills and behaviours:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present meaningful insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Highly organised with excellent project coordination and administrative capabilities.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across functions.
Proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
Degree educated, ideally in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Science, or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications or certifications in Tax, Accounting, Reward, or a related field would be advantageous.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
What's on Offer
Exposure to senior leaders and high-profile reward programmes.
Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in executive compensation and share plans.
Involvement in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.
A varied role offering excellent career development and progression opportunities within a broader Reward function. xehkeey
The chance to work within a dynamic and internationally focused environment.

Executive Reward & Share Plans Manager employer: Oakleaf Partnership

Oakleaf Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Lincoln that fosters collaboration and growth. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous career advancement opportunities within the dynamic sporting industry, all while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions.

Oakleaf Partnership

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Oakleaf Partnership Recruitment Team