Reward Manager

Crown Paints; Darwen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the paint industry as a global rewards strategist. You'll lead innovative initiatives that enhance employee motivation and optimize reward spending. Collaborate with diverse teams and drive impactful change in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Expertise in global job structures and extensive reward project management experience.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of global reward and recognition initiatives.
• Work with the Rewards team on EU Pay Transparency requirements.
• Equip managers with skills to implement reward initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Job description

Are you passionate about developing reward strategies for diverse teams?

At Hempel, we spend more than 400m EUR each year on salaries, a significant portion of our operational expenses. In the Performance and Rewards team, we work closely with Executive Group Management, senior leaders across Hempel, and our People and Culture colleagues to develop innovative reward policies, programmes, and processes. We do this guided by equity, transparency, and sustainability, supporting our ambition to double our revenue and become an industry-leading enterprise.

This role can be based at our Crown Paints HQ in Darwen, UK, or our Hempel Poland HQ in Gdansk.

Make an exciting global impact!

In this position, you will lead various global reward initiatives and processes, such as our global Sales Incentive Schemes or Recognition Plans. We are proactive in exploring new ways to design compelling, competitive rewards that reflect an evolving talent landscape. You will identify trends, understand market needs, and bring innovative ideas to ensure Hempel meets the evolving needs of our employees.

You will:

1. Lead the design of global reward and recognition initiatives that support an inclusive workplace, drive motivation, and optimize reward spending.

2. Work with the Rewards team to ensure Hempel is prepared to meet EU Pay Transparency requirements, with plans to expand to all entities globally.

3. Act as a trusted partner to Strategic Business Partners and Functional Leaders on rewards.

4. Equip managers with skills to effectively implement reward initiatives.

5. Use analytics proactively to measure impact and adoption of initiatives.

6. Leverage technology for strategic oversight and insights.

7. Lead communications with the global People & Culture community and key stakeholders regarding your initiatives.

Have you got what we're looking for?

We seek someone with expertise in global job structures, extensive reward project management experience, and strong collaboration skills. Specifically, you should:

1. Have managed global reward projects from needs identification to design, implementation, and education.

2. Be proactive in identifying market trends and employee needs.

3. Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and collaborate with executive leadership confidently.

4. Possess operational expertise in delivering impactful reward solutions.

5. Approach projects strategically and analytically to ensure timely delivery.

6. Communicate effectively to foster collaboration and change across diverse teams.

Why join Hempel?

At Hempel A/S, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive, innovative environment. Join a team where your ideas matter and your contributions impact our global organization. We offer a collaborative, curious, and continuous learning environment that drives our success.

Be part of an organization committed to business excellence and creating a balanced, sustainable future for our people and the planet. Shape the future of global rewards with us.

Does this sound like your next career move?

Click ‘Apply for position’ and submit your CV and application letter today!

About Crown Paints

Crown believes every pot of paint is full of potential. As one of the UK’s leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to ‘paint their own possible’ and create beautiful, transformative spaces. With a heritage dating back to 1777, we have a rich history and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Headquartered in Darwen, Lancashire, with a manufacturing site in Hull and over 170 Crown Decorating Centres across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to hold the Royal Warrant since 1949. We aim to be carbon neutral across all manufacturing, promote recycling, eliminate waste to landfill, and maximize recycled materials in our products.

A Part of Hempel

Crown Paints is part of Hempel, a global coatings group serving decorative, infrastructure, marine, wind, and thermal power sectors. Owned by The Hempel Foundation, we are dedicated to philanthropic initiatives that empower children, improve coating sustainability, and support biodiversity worldwide.