Head Of Reward

Executive Network Group; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Executive Network Group is recruiting a Head of Reward for a global logistics and supply chain business, overseeing the Compensation & Benefits function across UK and international operations. You will shape reward strategy, manage salary structures, pensions and benefits, and influence executive remuneration.

Based in hybrid Leicestershire, the role requires senior expertise in job evaluation, broker renewals, and governance, with leadership of a small rewards team.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in compensation & benefits, salary benchmarking, and pensions.
• Experience leading reward in a large matrix organisation, multi-country scope.
• Familiarity with trade unions and collective bargaining is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compensation & Benefits function and reward governance.
• Oversee salary structures, rate ranges, pensions, and benefits renewals.
• Manage annual pay reviews, benchmarking, and executive reward frameworks.
• Partner with UK regional, European, and global C&B stakeholders.
• Direct and develop a small rewards team: two Advisors and one Administrator.

Skills

Reward strategy

Salary benchmarking

Pensions

Job evaluation

Matrix governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Union negotiations

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Head of Reward

Location: Hybrid / Flexible (1–2 days/week on-site in Leicestershire)

Salary:£90,000 - £100,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a global, market-leading logistics and supply chain business operating across complex UK and international operations. The UK organisation employs above 5000 permanent staff across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, complemented by a substantial operational workforce.

As the business enters its next phase of organisational evolution, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Reward to lead the Reward agenda. This key leadership role offers high visibility across executive stakeholders, as well as clear future progression pathways if desired.

As Head of Reward, you will take ownership of the full Compensation & Benefits function, providing strategic and operational guidance to the HR Leadership Team and global C&B stakeholders. Managing a dedicated team, you will oversee reward governance, annual pay reviews, trade union negotiation benchmarking, benefits renewals, and executive reward frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reward Leadership & Strategy: Lead all compensation, salary structures, rate ranges, pensions, and benefits renewals (including life insurance and broker management).
• Stakeholder & Matrix Management: Navigate a structured corporate matrix, aligning UK reward initiatives with regional, European, and global C&B governance.
• Operational Alignment: Partner with senior HR Heads and operational leaders across a large blue-collar and unionised workforce, supporting annual pay negotiations and salary benchmarking.
• Governance & Processes: Ensure robust job evaluation frameworks, reward governance, and corporate compliance across all business units.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and manage a team comprising two Reward Advisors and a Reward Administrator.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a senior Compensation & Benefits specialist accustomed to operating in complex, corporate matrix, fast paced environments.

• Proven Reward Expertise: Deep technical knowledge across salary benchmarking, reward strategy, pensions, broker renewals, and job evaluation.
• Matrix Experience: Experience within European or global matrix structures, working alongside regional/corporate C&B stakeholders.
• Operational Understanding: Familiarity with large-scale operational or blue-collar employee environments; experience working alongside recognised trade unions is highly advantageous.
• Governance & Influence: High political awareness—able to work comfortably within established corporate rules while possessing the credibility to challenge, influence, and drive change.
• Location: Commutable distance to the Leicestershire, for flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week on-site).