Business Architect - Compensation Transformation

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption‑

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Lead Business Architect for Compensation Transformation to own and shape future-state compensation processes. You will lead design workshops, coordinate across Business Architects, Process Specialists, and SMEs, and drive readiness for testing and change management within the HRIS program.

The role requires strong expertise in Reward/Total Rewards and proven experience in large-scale business transformation, with a focus on stakeholder influence and process simplification.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading process design activities and workshops.
• Strong knowledge of Reward/Total Rewards processes.
• Experience with HRIS/HR technology implementations (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Own the design of future-state Compensation and Reward processes.
• Lead and facilitate process design activities across the Compensation workstream.
• Coordinate with Business Architects, Process Specialists, and SMEs.
• Oversee process documentation and readiness for UAT and change management.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure integrated HRIS program requirements.

Skills

Business architecture

HR transformation

Stakeholder management

Design workshops

Job description

Own the design of future-state Compensation and Reward processes liaising directly with the project lead. - Own and facilitate process design activities across the Compensation workstream. - Take accountability for design and process decisions, escalating material decisions as needed. - Conduct design workshops and decision-making sessions with stakeholders. - Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency. - Coordinate Business Architects, Process Specialists, and SMEs across assigned areas. - Oversee process documentation and ensure readiness for UAT and change management. - Collaborate with various teams to ensure integrated requirements across the HRIS program.
Strong knowledge of Reward / Total Rewards processes. - Significant experience in business architecture and HR transformation. - Proven track record in leading process design activities and workshops. - Experience managing complex stakeholder groups and influencing decisions. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. It would be great if you also have - Experience with HRIS / HR technology implementations. - Familiarity with Compensation or Advanced Compensation solutions. - Previous experience in large-scale business transformation projects.
As the Lead Business Architect for Compensation Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in Boots' HR Transformation journey. Your expertise will help shape and deliver future-state Compensation and Reward processes, directly impacting over 50,000 colleagues. By collaborating with various stakeholders, you will ensure that our processes align with business objectives and enhance the overall colleague experience., At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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