Senior Manager, Compensation Transformation & Workstream Lead

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/

Flexible benefits scheme including buy

TELUS Health 24/7 counselling and EAP

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Senior Manager – Compensation Workstream Lead to guide HR transformation, unifying multiple systems for 50,000+ colleagues. You will lead Advanced Compensation and Core HCM elements, directing architects and specialists, and embedding new processes and technology with a focus on colleague experience.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage delivery plans, Risks and dependencies, and coach teams through change while shaping future compensation processes across

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Total Rewards processes.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale HR transformation or technology implementation programmes.
• Experience managing complex workstreams and delivering outcomes through cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding teams through change.
• Experience managing delivery plans, risks, dependencies and priorities within a complex programme environment.
• Experience improving business processes and embedding new ways of working.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity and challenge where needed.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across business, technology and specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of the Advanced Compensation module and the Compensation elements of the Core HCM module.
• Provide leadership and direction to Business Architects and Process Specialists, ensuring high-quality process design.
• Coach and support your team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Work closely with Process Owners and stakeholders to define effective future processes.
• Collaborate with the Lead E2E Business Architect to ensure seamless integration of Compensation processes.
• Take accountability for key design and process decisions within your workstream.
• Facilitate workshops and decision‑making sessions with relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and User Acceptance Testing scenarios.

Skills

Total Rewards

HR transformation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Delivery planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

HRIS

HR systems integration

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Senior Manager – Compensation Workstream Lead to guide HR transformation, unifying multiple systems for 50,000+ colleagues. You will lead Advanced Compensation and Core HCM elements, directing architects and specialists, and embedding new processes and technology with a focus on colleague experience.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage delivery plans, Risks and dependencies, and coach teams through change while shaping future compensation processes across