At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the global reward strategy and manage compensation and benefits programmes.
- Company: Join a prestigious organisation committed to innovation and employee satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team driving meaningful change and excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of rewards in a dynamic, global environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in reward strategy and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About the Role As Group Reward Director, you’ll provide strategic leadership and expert challenge to the development and evolution of pay, reward and benefits frameworks aligned to global principles and the wider Group People Strategy, supporting OUP to deliver its mission in a complex, global environment.
You will have ownership of the Reward strategy for the organization, designing, implementing, and managing all compensation and benefit programmes and processes across multiple locations and employee types, ensuring that these programmes support our HR and business strategy.
Key accountabilities: Own and lead OUP's global reward strategy and roadmap.
Design, implement, and manage all compensation and benefit programmes and processes across multiple locations and employee types.
Develop and maintain a high-performing work environment including coaching and developing individual talent and ensuring operational excellence.
Provide expert advice and support to the Remuneration Committee with high-quality analysis and recommendations, including preparation and presentation of materials.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on sensitive and high‑risk remuneration matters.
Monitor market trends and the financial aspects of our compensation, benefits, and rewards programmes on an ongoing basis to ensure cost effectiveness and market competitiveness.
Implement a culture that is customer‑focused, encourage creativity, drive performance, and effectively develop and reward key performers Influence senior leadership’s decision‑making on reward outcomes, risk, and long‑term pay sustainability.
Act as a recognized thought leader in all aspects of reward bringing external insight, emerging practice, and regulatory foresight into OUP.
Lead multidisciplinary and cross‑functional initiatives to deliver major reward transformation and governance milestones.
Represent HR with employee representative groups and support reward‑related governance and compliance activities.
Ensure reward and benefits strategies (both tangible and non‑tangible) are compliant, equitable, and appropriate across assigned regions and businesses.
Assist with HR Governance risk, ensuring regulatory compliance and long‑term organizational sustainability.
Embed diversity, equity,
Group Reward Director employer: Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Oxford. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary, all within a supportive hybrid working environment that values work-life balance.
