Head of Reward

JSS; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS in West London is seeking a Head of Reward on a 15-month fixed-term contract. You will shape and deliver our global reward strategy across the UK and Europe, balancing strategic leadership with operational delivery in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will oversee compensation, benefits and recognition programmes, ensure market competitiveness and compliance across jurisdictions, and lead the Reward team with senior stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in global reward & compensation.
• Strong knowledge of UK/European reward practices and legislation.
• Experience搭 with salary benchmarking and benefits design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global reward strategy for UK and Europe.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and recognition programmes across markets.
• Provide expert advice on compensation and market trends to senior leadership.
• Review salary structures, job architecture and pay frameworks.
• Lead annual compensation activities including salary reviews and benchmarking.

Skills

Reward strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Compensation

Benefits design

Benchmarking

Job description

Head of Reward (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: UK, West London - 3 days a week hybrid working (Flexible Working Hours)

Reports to: Chief People Officer / HR Director

Salary: Approx. £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head of Reward to join our People team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for shaping, delivering and evolving our global reward strategy across the UK and Europe.

Working within a fast-paced technology environment, you will ensure our compensation, benefits and recognition programmes remain competitive, commercially aligned and compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Reward Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of the company's reward strategy across the UK and European markets.
• Ensure reward programmes support business objectives, organisational growth and talent strategy.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on compensation, benefits, incentive design and market trends.
• Review and evolve salary structures, job architecture and pay frameworks.
• Lead annual compensation activities including salary reviews, bonus planning and benchmarking.
• Ensure reward policies are fair, equitable, competitive and aligned with company values.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee all compensation and benefits programmes across multiple European countries.
• Manage relationships with external reward and benefits providers.
• Conduct market benchmarking using external salary surveys and industry data.
• Evaluate and recommend new benefits to enhance employee experience whilst maintaining commercial viability.
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency and equal pay legislation where applicable.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across the business.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on reward-related decisions and organisational design.
• Present reward insights, recommendations and reporting to Executive Leadership where required.
• Lead and develop the Reward function, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.