Head of Pay & Reward - Michael Page HR : Job Details

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.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

• 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

Job 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