Senior Global Reward Business Partner - Energy

SmartestEnergy Business Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy company is searching for a Senior Global Reward Business Partner to shape their global job architecture and pay practices. In this role, you'll drive benchmarking initiatives, partner with leaders on pay analysis, and ensure compliance with EU regulations. You will also develop competitive pay ranges and employee benefits frameworks. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for global impact within a diverse team committed to inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven HR Operations experience with strong Reward Business Partnering expertise.
• Strong understanding of pay range design, reward planning, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and gender pay reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain WTW‑aligned job levelling framework.
• Lead global benchmarking initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders on pay gap analysis.
• Design and maintain competitive pay ranges.
• Support employee benefits delivery and optimisation.

Skills

Job evaluation and levelling using WTW methodology

Familiarity with AON and Korn Ferry benchmarking methodologies

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

Senior Global Reward Business Partner - Energy

We are growing our global Reward function and are looking for an exceptional Senior Global Reward Business Partner to join our team. Reporting to the Global Head of Reward, this newly created role will shape and embed our global approach to job architecture, levelling, benchmarking, and pay transparency.

You will design and maintain scalable frameworks, ensure reward practices are market‑competitive, and support regions across reward planning, M&A activity, and compliance with evolving global and EU regulation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and HR Business Partners, influencing at both local and group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain the WTW‑aligned job levelling framework and associated policy documentation
• Lead global benchmarking initiatives and integrate relevant market trends and practices
• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs on pay gap analysis, reporting, and implementation of action plans
• Design and maintain competitive pay ranges; develop accessible pay analysis tools and templates
• Support the delivery and optimisation of employee benefits in line with a total reward philosophy
• Align reward frameworks with EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements, including job matching, reporting templates, and gender‑neutral criteria
• Provide leaders with practical tools and training across benchmarking, job matching, and pay analysis
• Monitor global legislative developments and update internal reward guidance

About You

You will bring proven HR Operations experience alongside strong Reward Business Partnering expertise, including:

Technical Expertise

• Job evaluation and levelling using WTW methodology
• Familiarity with AON and Korn Ferry benchmarking methodologies
• Strong understanding of pay range design, reward planning, and data analysis
• Knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including gender pay reporting, employee rights, pay range disclosure, and progression transparency

Analytical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools

Additional Strengths

• Ability to simplify and communicate complex reward and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting Reward aspects of M&A integration (desirable)
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence effectively

What sets us apart?

Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you’ll be part of a dynamic, globally‑mindful team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritise work‑life balance, recognising that your well‑being matters. Find out more here.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2‑3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face‑to‑face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localise the future of energy? Apply now.

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