Head of Reward, UKI

Are you a strategic and innovative reward professional passionate about creating competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs? L'Oréal is seeking a Head of Reward to lead our efforts in attracting, retaining, and motivating our exceptional talent through world-class reward strategies. If you're ready to shape the future of reward in a dynamic, fast-paced, and purpose-driven global organisation, we encourage you to apply!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As the Head of Reward, no two days will be exactly alike, but you can expect a stimulating mix of strategic thinking, analytical work, and collaborative engagement. Your mornings might start by reviewing global compensation trends and market data, identifying potential impacts on our reward philosophy. You could then transition to a brainstorming session with HR Business Partners, discussing how to tailor reward initiatives to specific business unit needs, or perhaps deep-diving into the design of a new sales incentive plan.

The afternoon might involve presenting your recommendations to senior leadership, clearly articulating the rationale and anticipated outcomes of your proposals. You'll spend time mentoring your team, fostering their development, and ensuring they have the resources to excel. Later, you might collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and financial viability of reward programs. Your day will be punctuated by continuous learning and adapting to the evolving landscape of work, always striving to ensure L'Oréal remains an employer of choice.

YOU WILL

• Develop and Implement Reward Strategy: Design, develop, and implement a holistic and competitive total reward strategy (compensation, benefits, recognition, well-being) that aligns with L'Oréal's business objectives, values, and talent strategy.
• Lead Compensation Management: Oversee the annual compensation review process, including salary benchmarking, budget allocation, merit increases, bonus plans, and long-term incentives. Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Drive Performance & Recognition: Partner with HR and business leaders to develop and implement effective performance management frameworks and recognition programs that drive a high-performance culture and acknowledge employee contributions.
• Ensure Compliance & Governance: Stay abreast of global and local compensation and benefits regulations, trends, and best practices. Ensure all reward programs are compliant and governed effectively.
• Conduct Market Analysis & Benchmarking: Lead robust market analysis and benchmarking studies to ensure L'Oréal's reward offerings remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent across diverse markets.
• Educate & Communicate: Develop and deliver clear, engaging communications about reward programs to employees and leaders, ensuring transparency and understanding.
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of reward professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence.
• Partner Strategically: Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to integrate reward strategies with broader HR and business initiatives.
• Drive Innovation: Continuously explore and recommend innovative reward solutions, technologies, and practices that enhance employee experience and support business growth.

WHO YOU ARE

• An Experienced Leader: Significant experiience in Compensation & Benefits, with expereince in a leadership role within a complex, multinational organisation.
• A Strategic Thinker: You possess the proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive total reward strategies that support business objectives and attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• A Technical Expert: You have in-depth knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, salary structures, incentive design, and executive compensation. You also hold a strong understanding of various employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness).
• An Analytical Mind: You demonstrate exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable reward strategies and recommendations.
• A Global Citizen: You have experience managing reward programs across multiple geographies and a solid understanding of international compensation and benefits practices and regulations.
• A Clear Communicator & Influencer: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• A Collaborative Partner: You are adept at building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• A Developer of Talent: You have proven leadership experience, including building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
• An Effective Project Manager: You exhibit strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex reward initiatives from conception to implementation.
• Adaptable & Resilient: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt seamlessly to changing business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.

Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!

WHO WE ARE

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact. 
 
Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland.  It’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you’ll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that “a company is not walls and machines, it’s people, people, people”. Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.
 

HOW WE RECRUIT

At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.