Chief Reward & Compensation Architect

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

DEFRA is seeking a Head of Pay, Reward and Employee Benefits to lead the development and delivery of an integrated pay, reward and employee benefits strategy. The role provides expert leadership on pay policy, reward frameworks, recognition, and financial wellbeing, ensuring compliance with Civil Service pay controls while delivering innovative, evidence-based solutions.

The postholder will lead a team of reward professionals, working with senior HR leaders, Finance, Trade Unions and government

Qualifications

Proven leadership in pay, reward and employee benefits for a large organisation.
Experience advising senior leaders on pay policy and workforce affordability.
Strong governance, risk management and compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of the pay, reward and benefits strategy.
Provide strategic advice on pay policy, pay frameworks and benefits.
Ensure compliance with government pay guidance and civil service controls.
Oversee annual pay award processes and pay remits across the Defra Group and ALBs.
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and government departments.
Lead a high-performing reward team and drive continuous improvement.