Senior Manager – Compensation 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

Contract: Fixed term contract - 18 months
Recruitment Partner: Jim Trussler, [e-mail]

What You'll Be Doing

As the Senior Manager – Compensation Workstream Lead, you will play a pivotal role in Boots' HR transformation journey. Your leadership will guide the integration of multiple HR systems into a unified platform, enhancing the experience for over 50,000 colleagues. By collaborating with various teams, you will ensure that new processes are not only effective but also aligned with our commitment to colleague experience.

This is an exciting time to join us. You'll play a part in delivering meaningful change, helping to embed new technology and ways of working that will support the business for years to come.

Key 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.

What You'll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and engage colleagues at all levels.
• 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.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience delivering an HR Information System (HRIS) implementation.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, your career growth is a priority. As a Senior Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and shape the future of our People services. With ongoing support and development, you can advance into senior leadership roles within HR or explore opportunities in other areas of the business, leveraging your expertise to drive meaningful change.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.