Head of Pay & Reward

Leatherhead Permanent View Job Description
We're hiring a Head of Payroll & Reward to lead process improvements, coach a team, and build a unified approach to pay, benefits, and recognition. This is a hands-on leadership role in a multi-site, fast-growing healthcare industry.
  • Lead transformation in payroll & reward at a purpose-driven care provider
  • Shape strategy, drive change, and make a real impact

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the healthcare sector. They are devoted to providing superior care and support to individuals across the country. Their size and reach allow them to offer a range of rewarding careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Description

  • Lead and oversee payroll operations for a multi-site, 24/7 workforce
  • Drive payroll transformation, system improvements, and process efficiencies
  • Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC, and pension schemes
  • Develop and implement a unified, strategic reward and benefits approach
  • Oversee pay benchmarking, gender pay gap reporting, and statutory submissions
  • Support and coach a payroll team of five; build capability and performance
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to align pay/reward initiatives
  • Take hands-on ownership of reward processes; later delegate to a future analyst
  • Lead benefit reviews, supplier engagement, and innovation in total rewards

The Successful Applicant

  • A Proven experience managing payroll in a large, multi-site organisation
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and pension schemes
  • Track record of transforming payroll processes and leading system improvements
  • Experience leading and developing payroll teams; confident people manager
  • Familiarity with iTrent or similar complex systems
  • Hands-on experience with benefits and reward benchmarking
  • Strong data skills for reporting (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, pay analysis)
  • Excellent stakeholder management across HR, Finance, and Operations
  • Organised, assertive, and approachable - able to drive change while building trust
  • Ideally CIPP or CIPD qualified, or equivalent experience in payroll/reward/HR

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in Leatherhead office)
  • Access to Wagestream, wellbeing support, discount schemes & more
  • Future team growth and internal promotion pathways
  • A purposeful, people-first culture in a growing organisation



Contact
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6753142
Phone number
+447974390889

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Reward
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Leatherhead
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Consultant phone
+447974390889
Job reference
JN-052025-6753142