At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform Reward Operations, optimising payroll and personnel administration.
- Company: Join a global leader in HR with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a culture promoting well-being.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Drive major transformation initiatives and make a real impact on employee experience.
- Qualifications: Senior HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office. As a key leader in the people function, you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will position the function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies.
- Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR.
- Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks.
- Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services.
- Resource, develop, and inspire your team.
- Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies.
- Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous).
- Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies.
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Head of Reward Operations UK&I employer: Randstad Financial & Professional
As a leading global employer, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, the Head of Reward Operations role provides the opportunity to drive transformative initiatives while working alongside a diverse team in a supportive culture. Located in the UK head office, employees benefit from a dynamic atmosphere that encourages continuous improvement and the integration of cutting-edge technology, ensuring a rewarding career path in HR leadership.
Contact Details:
Randstad Financial & Professional Recruitment Team
