Head of Reward

Scania Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

Job summary

Scania is seeking a senior leader to head Reward, People Systems & Insights in Milton Keynes. You will own Reward, Benefits, systems and insight, shaping a modern, commercially focused People infrastructure to support performance and evidence-based decisions.

You will partner with Global People and Culture to embed strategy in the UK while influencing global solutions to local needs, contributing to major transformation programs and reporting to the People & Culture leadership team.

Qualifications

• Significant Reward and Benefits experience with strong UK pension governance knowledge.
• Ability to lead and coach large teams with credibility and clarity.
• Analytical mindset turning complex data into practical insight for senior leaders.
• Commercial mindset balancing cost, risk and value in reward decisions.
• Influential across executive leaders, external advisers and suppliers.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver multiple change projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Reward and Benefits strategy.
• Lead and coach Reward, Benefits, Systems and Insight teams and build data literacy.
• Oversee pension strategy, governance and compliance with Finance and trustees.
• Own People and Culture systems and data capability.
• Own salary review, bonus, benefits provision and external providers.
• Ensure reward practices are competitive, compliant and aligned to objectives.
• Own UK grading and job evaluation framework and market pricing.
• Act as local product owner for HR and reward systems (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Own the People and Culture tech roadmap with global teams, enabling adoption and automation.
• Lead People Analytics delivering workforce metrics and leadership reporting.
• Lead pay equity and diversity analysis and action plans.
• Advise senior leaders on complex pay cases and restructures.

Skills

Reward and benefits expertise

Leadership

Analytical

Commercial

Influential

Project management

SuccessFactors

Tools

SuccessFactors

Payroll interfaces

Job description

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.

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you.

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

Interview dates: 2nd December

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.