Head Of Reward & Recognition

Description:

This is a new and exciting role in the People and Culture department, it’s a chance to really take ownership and be responsible for all Reward activity across the University. Starting with developing strong relationships with key customers across UEL, you will build a deep understanding of the current approach to Reward and Recognition – advising a strategic plan to transform the existing offering. Working with the wider People & Culture Directorate, you will be a subject matter expert in all aspects of reward such as pay, benefits, salary benchmarking, recognition and pensions, and will ensure that the University keeps up to date with changes in legislation and the latest thought leadership and innovation in the Reward and Recognition field.

You’ll lead the Reward & Recognition specialist, inspiring them to deliver high performance whilst truly valuing the diversity they bring.

The role will also be responsible for ensuring all policies, processes and procedures relating to reward, recognition and payroll are reviewed and maintained regularly.

Some Of The Key Deliverables Of The Role Include
 

• Design, develop, deliver and embed a Reward and Recognition Strategy for the University, ensuring connection to the People Strategy, the University’s business strategy and Vision 2028.
• Develop a strategic delivery plan, that ensures timely delivery of the Reward Strategy, making priority decisions according to budget, resource allocation and customer needs.
• Bring thought leadership, knowledge, experience and innovation in all areas of Reward & Recognition including Pay, Benefits, using Reward & Recognition as a lever to enhance engagement and drive cultural change, Career Frameworks, Recognition, working with the Reward & Recognition specialist to create a Reward offering that’s engaging, impactful and achieves results to drive business outcomes.
• Work with the People and Culture Business Partners to review Organisational design across the University to inform pay framework infrastructure including Job families and role design.
• Be a leadership role model – lead the Reward function through truly valuing diversity of thought, prioritising inclusion and driving high performance.