Head of Total Rewards, Workforce Planning & HR Controlling

Pernod Ricard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wines and spirits company is seeking a Head of Total Rewards in London. You will oversee compensation and benefits programs, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to talent retention strategies. A significant global total rewards experience and leadership skills are essential. The role offers a hybrid working model, reflecting our commitment to employee wellness and flexibility.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days annual holiday

Employee discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in global total rewards in a large organization.
• 5+ years in leadership roles with a focus on compensation programs.
• Ability to influence and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Total Rewards strategy aligning with business objectives.
• Oversee compensation and employee benefits programs.
• Manage HR financial forecasting and budget analysis.

Skills

Global Total Rewards Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Head of Total Rewards Workforce Planning & HR Controlling

Your Manager : VP of Human Resources

Team : Reward Workfroce Planning & HR Controlling

Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Location : London. We operate a hybrid working approach which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19000 employees globally. We own 16 of the worlds top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries including : Absolut vodka Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater Malfy and Monkey 47 gins Malibu liqueur Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacobs Creek Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK Pernod Ricard is made up of 3 businesses :

• Pernod Ricard UK which markets sells and distributes our products in the UK and also drives the global development of our iconic Gin brands through The Gin Hub
• Chivas Brothers the largest brand company in the Group responsible for the production and management of our award‑winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail the global and EMEA home of the groups duty free air travel and cruises business.

Your new team

This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300 passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001 bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the worlds 2nd largest spirits market the UK is a key location for our company. Since 2017 PRUK has also hosted The Gin Hub the team responsible for managing the Groups unrivalled portfolio of Premium International Gins globally.

At PRUK we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality : we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees wellness inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment.

As Head of Total Reward you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of compensation benefits and reward programs for Pernod Ricard in the UK Colleagues. You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing competitive total rewards strategies fostering a positive employee experience and supporting the companys talent retention and attraction efforts.

You will also be responsible for managing and developing a high‑performing Total Rewards team; foster a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your unique contribution

Your main areas of responsibility are :

• Compensation
• Lead the design implementation and ongoing evolution of our Total Rewards strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives and market best practices.
• Oversee all aspects of global compensation benefits and equity (Accelerate ESOP PRSS LTI) programs.
• Partner with top management and the HR leadership team to support rewards communication and policy development.
• Lead the annual compensation processes.
• Provide deep market insights and analytics to support executive decision‑making.
• Ensure that compensation practices comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on compensation and benefits trends and initiatives.
• Conduct audits including Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting Equal pay Minimum wage and Living wage accreditation.
• Communicate changes and updates in compensation and benefits programs to employees effectively.
• Benefits and International Mobility
• Oversee the management and administration of employee benefits programs such as health insurance retirement plans and wellness initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the benefits offering to enhance the employee satisfaction and retention
• Develop and manage recognition programs to motivate and engage employees.
• Stay up-to-date with legislation and regulations related to benefits ensuring the companys compliance.
• Communicate changes and updates in compensation and benefits programs to employees effectively.
• Design and manage global mobility policies ensuring compliance cost control and a positive relocation experience for employees and their families
• HR Controlling
• Leading a team responsible for overseeing HR financial management including budgeting forecasting and cost analysis of workforce costs benefits and operational expenses.
• Monitoring performance against budget provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership manage headcount and FTEs and ensure HR strategies are financially aligned with overall business objectives.

Who youll be working with

Internally your main stakeholders will be your team members within the Reward CoE (Global Mobility Manager Benefits Partner Compensation Manager HR Controlling Manager and the HR Intern) your colleagues in the wider HR team (HR Business Partners Talent Attraction CoE and Talent & Learning CoE) and line managers throughout the business.

Externally you will interface with external partners.

You will have :

• Significant experience within global / international total rewards / compensation within a large matrixed organization
• A consultative mindset and client‑centric approach to problem solving with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Advanced proficiency in both PowerPoint and Excel including the ability to bring a story to life through executive presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and confidently with diverse senior level stakeholders locally and globally.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment with a high level of adaptability to different contexts
• A proven track record in developing and implementing innovative compensation and benefits program aligned with business goals with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• In‑depth knowledge of compensation program design including base salary structures incentives and equity plans
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decision‑making
• Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities
• A strategic mindset and a forward‑thinking approach to reward and recognition

Our mix of benefits

For your health we offer private medical insurance critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.

Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days annual holiday your employee pension share incentive plan family care season ticket loans free mortgage advice payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar employee‑run networks a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality : the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! Its our way of being and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

Were committed to conviviality and with this youll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. Youll be Empowered to Perform supported to succeed and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care : we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as Créateurs de Convivialité.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiences and achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As Créateurs de convivialité we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore all are welcome at Pernod Ricard regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business we work together with industry members civil society governments local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.