Compensation & Reward Lead

GIOS Technology Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GIOS Technology Limited in Reading is seeking a Compensation & Reward Lead to design and oversee our global pay framework. This hybrid role combines strategic development with hands-on governance of salary structures, incentive schemes and benchmarking.

You will lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement, drive annual pay reviews, and ensure compliance with gender pay gap reporting and audit requirements across domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in compensation and reward management, including salary structures, pay frameworks, allowances and incentive schemes.
• Proven experience with annual pay review processes and market benchmarking to ensure competitive packages.
• Knowledge of reward strategy, compensation policies, variable pay and employee remuneration frameworks.
• Experience with gender pay gap reporting, compensation analytics and audit/compliance.

Skills

Compensation & Reward

Reward Strategy

Salary Benchmarking

Annual Pay Reviews

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Industrial Relations

Job description

We are hiring for Compensation & Reward Lead

Location: Reading – Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)

• Strong experience in compensation and reward management, including salary structures, pay frameworks, allowances and incentive schemes.
• Proven experience in annual pay review processes, salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Strong understanding of reward strategy, compensation policies, variable pay and employee remuneration frameworks.
• Experience with gender pay gap reporting, compensation analytics, statutory reporting and audit compliance.
• Familiarity with industrial relations, trade union negotiations, pay agreements and public-sector reward frameworks.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, team leadership, compensation governance and employee mobility management, including domestic and international assignments.

Key Skills: Compensation & Reward / Reward Strategy / Compensation Frameworks / Salary Benchmarking / Annual Pay Reviews / Pay Structures / Allowances & Incentives / Gender Pay Gap Reporting / Compensation Analytics / Industrial Relations / Trade Union Engagement / Audit & Compliance / Employee Mobility / Team Leadership