Manager, HR Rewards Projects and Analytics

We are seeking an experienced Rewards professional with strong subject-matter expertise and a proven ability to lead complex projects, influence senior stakeholders and provide practical, data-driven advice. The successful candidate should be comfortable operating across a matrix organisation, guiding team members and translating business needs into effective Total Rewards solutions. Relevant experience in compensation, benefits, rewards analytics or HR consulting is preferred.

This role is responsible for leading strategic reviews and cross-functional projects across Total Rewards. The Manager will provide subject-matter advice, manage key stakeholders, guide team members and ensure recommendations and deliverables are analytically robust, practical and aligned with governance requirements.

Areas of Support Across Total Rewards

Global Rewards

• Lead analysis of compensation and benefits data, challenge assumptions and translate findings into recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Lead or oversee new-country setups, global benchmarking and job-leveling initiatives, ensuring consistency with the organisation’s rewards philosophy.
• Advise regional HR teams on programme design, policy application and implementation considerations.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver agreed outcomes.

Rewards Partnering

• Partner with business and HR leaders to assess the effectiveness of current programmes and identify priorities for improvement.
• Lead the development of tailored compensation solutions, balancing business requirements, internal equity, market competitiveness and cost.
• Provide clear insights, options and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support business performance and informed rewards decisions.

Broad Based Compensation

Lead group-level projects across key areas of rewards, including:

• Lead the review and enhancement of performance management processes, advising stakeholders on design and implementation.
• Review and development of programmes and policies, including governance, stakeholder consultation and implementation planning.
• Oversee market research and benchmarking, validate conclusions and recommend actions to maintain competitive and equitable structures.

Benefits

• Lead the design and implementation of policies, advising stakeholders on market practice, employee needs, cost and governance implications.
• Evaluate existing benefits programmes, develop recommendations and guide the team through implementation and stakeholder communication.

Global Mobility

• Support development and implementation of policies and programmes, ensuring appropriate governance and alignment with business needs.
• Advise global HR teams on complex mobility matters and coordinate stakeholders to support compliant and effective employee transitions.

Requirements

Rewards Expertise: Strong knowledge of Total Rewards principles, with the credibility to advise on market practices, policy interpretation and programme design.

Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex data and business issues, identify translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

Data and Digital Capability: Advanced proficiency in Excel and rewards analytics, including the ability to design and review models, templates and management reports. Experience with automation, macros or data-visualisation tools is an advantage.

Stakeholder Leadership: Proven ability to build trusted relationships, manage differing priorities and influence senior leaders, HR partners, Finance, Legal and external advisers to achieve sound and timely outcomes.

Communication and Advisory Skills: Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to simplify complex rewards matters, present options clearly and provide confident, well-reasoned advice to management.

Judgement and Problem Solving: Exercises sound judgement in ambiguous situations, anticipates risks and develops practical solutions that balance employee, business, governance and cost considerations.

Leadership and Team Development: Able to lead project teams, set direction, review work quality and coach or advise colleagues to strengthen delivery standards and rewards capability.

Project and Change Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, governance, timelines and dependencies while driving implementation and stakeholder adoption.