Total Rewards Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce and technology company is seeking a strategic Lead of Rewards in London. This role involves overseeing global compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring market competitiveness, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in total rewards and strong analytical skills. Join to shape impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards and compensation.
• Strong consulting background with global compensation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement global reward programs.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and global labor regulations.
• Utilize compensation analytics for decision making.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

CIPD Certification

CCP Certification

Tools

HR Technology

Compensation Tools

Data Analytics Platforms

Job description

About the Role: JD.com is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead of Rewards to oversee our global compensation and benefits strategies. Based in London, this role will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness, business alignment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits design, and incentive programs. Candidates with a consulting background, analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive, competitive, and scalable global reward programs that attract and retain top talent.
2. Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation structures, incentive plans, salary benchmarking, and performance-based rewards.
3. Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Conduct global market analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions on compensation structures, pay equity, and total rewards strategies.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure all reward programs adhere to UK, EU, and global labor regulations, maintaining compliance while driving business goals.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and business leaders, providing strategic recommendations and expert insights on compensation trends and best practices.
6. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize compensation analytics and HR technology to evaluate pay structures, forecast trends, and optimize reward strategies for global markets.
7. Consulting & Advisory Expertise: Apply consulting experience to develop tailored reward solutions, assess business needs, and enhance job evaluation methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Strong consulting background (preferably from a top-tier consulting firm) with experience advising on global compensation strategies and total rewards frameworks.
• Deep expertise in global rewards, executive compensation, incentive planning, and benefits design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across international teams.
• Familiarity with HR technology, compensation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD, CCP) are a plus.

Why Join JD.com?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a global rewards strategy for one of the world’s leading e-commerce and technology companies.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior leadership.
• A globally focused role with the ability to drive impactful compensation initiatives across multiple regions.