Head of Reward

HGVTraders LTD.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus eligibility

Loan car scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

Job summary

HGVTraders LTD. in Milton Keynes (HQ) is seeking a senior leader to guide Reward, People Systems and Insights. You will shape strategy for Reward, Benefits, systems and analytics, ensuring governance, equity and data-driven decision support across the UK operation.

Working with Global People and Culture, you will embed strategy locally while contributing to global solutions, driving transformation and improving colleague experience through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Significant Reward and Benefits experience with knowledge of UK pension governance.
• Ability to lead teams and develop talent in a large organisation.
• Analytical mindset turning data into actionable insight for leaders.
• Commercial mindset balancing cost, risk and value for the business.
• Influence at executive level and with external advisers, vendors and trustees.
• Strong project management to deliver complex change on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Reward and Benefits strategy.
• Lead and coach Reward, Benefits, Systems and Insight teams.
• Oversee pension governance, cost, risk and compliance activities.
• Own HR systems and data capability across the function.
• Manage salary reviews, bonus programmes and external providers.
• Ensure reward practices are competitive, compliant and aligned to objectives.
• Own UK grading, job evaluation and market pricing.
• Act as local product owner for HR and reward systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Own the People and Culture technology roadmap and drive adoption.
• Lead People Analytics delivering workforce metrics and dashboards.
• Lead pay equity analysis and equality action plans.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll and IT to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Reward Expertise

Benefits Knowledge

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Influence & Stakeholder Management

Job description

Head of Reward

Job Title: Head of Reward, People Systems & Insights

Location: Milton Keynes (HQ)

Salary: Starting from £85,000 + Company ECO car, plus an excellent benefits package including:

• Hybrid working

• Enhanced parental leave

• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Competitive pension

• 4x basic salary life assurance

An opportunity for a senior people leader to join our business as Head of Reward, People Systems & Insight. You will relish accountability, providing both expertise and strategic direction to the business.

Your specific areas of ownership will include Reward, Benefits, People Systems and Insight, building modern, commercially focused people infrastructure that supports performance, a positive colleague experience and evidence-based decision-making.

Working closely with the Global People and Culture team, you will embed global strategy within the UK business while influencing global solutions to reflect local needs. As a member of the People and Culture leadership team, you will help shape the wider People strategy and play a key role in major transformation projects.

In this role you will:

• Develop and deliver the Reward and Benefits strategy.

• Lead, nurture and coach the Reward, Benefits, Systems and Insight teams, building reward, pensions and data literacy across People and Culture.

• Oversee pension strategy, governance and compliance, working with Finance, trustees and consultants on cost, risk and compliance, including our closed Defined Benefit scheme and any scheme reviews or wind-up activity.

• Be responsible for People and Culture systems and data capability.

• Own salary review, bonus and incentive programmes, benefits provision and external providers and advisers.

• Ensure reward practices are competitive, equitable, legally compliant and aligned to business objectives.

• Own the UK grading and job evaluation framework and market pricing.

• Act as local product owner for HR and reward systems such as SuccessFactors and payroll interfaces.

• Own the People and Culture technology roadmap with global teams, driving adoption, automation and simplification across People and Culture systems and processes.

• Lead the People Analytics approach, delivering workforce metrics, dashboards and insight that support business decisions and Leadership team reporting.

• Lead pay equity and diversity analysis, and track equality action plans.

• Act as trusted adviser to People Business Partners and senior leaders, including on complex pay cases and reorganisations

• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, IT and business leaders to ensure alignment and smooth delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

About you:

• Reward and Benefits Expertise - You bring significant Reward and Benefits experience, with a strong understanding of UK pension governance, and you are a trusted authority on complex technical matters.

• Leadership - You lead and coach your team with clarity and credibility, building capability and developing talent, with experience of doing so in a large organisation.

• Analytical - You turn complex data into clear, practical insight. You spot patterns in pay, pension and workforce information, test assumptions rigorously and present conclusions that senior leaders can act on with confidence.

• Commercial - You understand what drives business performance and weigh cost, risk and competitiveness when shaping trusted reward decisions, ensuring people investment delivers genuine value.

• Influential - You build trust and influence at every level, from executive leaders to external advisers and suppliers. You navigate competing priorities with confidence, communicate clearly and secure buy-in for your recommendations.

• Project Management - You plan with precision and deliver to time, budget and quality. You manage multiple priorities and complex change projects, anticipating risks and keeping stakeholders informed from start to finish.

Closing date: 19th November - Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications.

Interview dates: 2nd December

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country / Region: GB

Location(s):Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 8HB

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: Hybrid