Overview
As Reward & Benefits Manager, you will lead the design and operation of reward programs and benefits with a data-driven mindset. You’ll ensure accurate governance, oversee annual pay reviews, and manage benefit providers while contributing to a modern, insight-led reward strategy. You work closely with People & Culture to support a top-tier employee experience and regulatory compliance. This role offers the chance to influence reward outcomes at a high-performance team in a fast-paced sport environment.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive benefits package
- generous holidays
- onsite subsidised restaurant
- car schemes
- 24/7 gym access
- free fitness classes
Responsibilities
- Lead operational delivery of reward processes (pay reviews, bonuses, benefit renewals)
- Maintain accurate reward data in People systems and ensure governance
- Produce analytics, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making
- Act as operational owner for Workday Advanced Compensation and coordinate with People Systems
- Support modelling, costing, and evaluation of reward outcomes
- Manage full suite of employee benefits and relationships with providers
- Develop flexible benefits for diverse demographics and oversee renewals and scheme changes
- Communicate benefits effectively and monitor uptake to improve offering
- Guide managers on reward policies and stay compliant with legislation
- Lead or support reward-related projects (system upgrades, policy reviews, process improvements)
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations and leverage AI with People Systems team
Key requirements
- Proven experience in reward, benefits, or HR operations
- Strong knowledge of reward practices, processes, and regulatory considerations
- High proficiency in HR systems (e.g., Workday) and advanced Excel
- Excellent analytical capability with data-to-insight skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- stakeholder management
- communication
- attention to detail
- Workday (Advanced Compensation)
- Advanced Excel
- HR systems
Reward Operations Manager in Grove employer: Williams Racing
At Williams F1 Racing Team, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the high-octane world of motorsport, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Grove-based factory is not just a workplace; it's a hub for passionate individuals who thrive on pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we provide our team members with unique opportunities to develop their skills while contributing to our mission of returning to the front of the grid.
