Reward & Data Lead

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in HR Operations is looking for an experienced professional to lead their reward programs. The role requires managing global compensation strategies, HR analytics, and compliance aspects while enhancing HRIS functionalities. Candidates should possess strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in HRIS platforms like Workday or SuccessFactors. This position is based in Greater London and offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in global or multi-country compensation and benefits.
• Hands-on administration of HRIS platforms.
• Strong background in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead global role benchmarking and job architecture maintenance.
• Design and evaluate compensation programs.
• Oversee HR analytics and compliance reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Education

HR certification (CIPD, SHRM) or relevant Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Global HR Operations Director

Status: Permanent

Purpose: This role is responsible for leading the organization’s reward programs, with a special focus on identifying and implementing process improvements and automations that enhance HRIS functionality. The manager serves as a strategic partner, providing comprehensive analytical insights and driving competitive, compliant global compensation and benefits solutions across the Foundation.

Principal accountabilities

Compensation & benefits management:

• Lead strategic global role benchmarking and maintain a comprehensive, current job architecture aligned with internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Drive participation in global and regional compensation and benefits surveys; analyse and present market data to inform compensation strategies.
• Oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of compensation programs such as salary structures, incentives, benefits and recognition initiatives.
• Manage the full lifecycle of employee benefits, ensuring efficient vendor coordination, renewals, and compliance with regulations.
• Provide strategic advice to HR Business Partners and leadership on reward policies and best practices against Company strategy and cultural objectives.
• Serve as the primary HRIS system administrator, optimizing system configuration for enhanced functionality against a user-led backlog, created in collaboration with users across the business.
• Lead the identification and implementation of system improvements and automation opportunities, enhancing the employee experience.
• Maintain system integrity through regular audits and manage updates and release coordination with IT and vendors.
• Develop comprehensive system documentation, user guides, and training materials.

Data, reporting & compliance:

• Oversee the production of strategic HR analytics, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and audit standards in compensation, benefits, and HRIS activities.
• Lead data privacy initiatives to ensure secure handling of employee information in all relevant jurisdictions.

Qualifications & experience

• HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) and/or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; is an advantage.
• Demonstrated global or multi-country experience in compensation and benefits, including familiarity with diverse market practices.
• Hands-on experience with HR benchmarking tools and participation in external reward surveys.
• Proven experience administering or managing HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors); HiBob is an advantage.
• Strong analytical background with experience in compensation modelling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working in a multinational or complex organizational environment.

Skills and attributes

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and triangulate complex data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to lead change and respond to business problems and opportunities.
• Experience of leading a team and delivering value into an organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• High proficiency in Excel and HR analytics tools; comfort with system configuration and workflows. Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proactive problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong ethical judgment and respect for confidentiality and sensitive data.

Application Closing Date: 8th March 2026

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.

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