Head of Reward, Systems & People Analytics | £130k-£140k | Business Critical Leadership Role

Hybrid - Multiple locations across the UK.

Are you a strategic reward professional ready to make your mark at one of the world's most prestigious legal practices?

This is a dual-purpose senior role combining strategic reward leadership with cutting-edge people analytics and HR systems management. You'll be the strategic partner to C-suite leadership (CEO, COO, UK MD) with full autonomy to make business decisions that shape our global compensation strategy.

What Makes This Role Special

Join a firm that's reshaping the legal landscape globally
Work in an environment where innovation meets tradition
Access to cutting-edge technology and analytics tools
Partnership with senior leadership who have high expectations and provide autonomy
Opportunity to influence reward strategy across 80+ countries

Key Highlights:

Report directly to EMEA HR Director
Lead a team of 12 professionals
Drive major transformation projects from day one

What You'll Do

Strategic Reward Leadership:

Develop and execute comprehensive reward strategies across salary, bonuses, benefits and recognition
Lead annual compensation reviews and bonus scheme design
Conduct sophisticated benchmarking analysis and market positioning
Build and implement innovative bonus schemes that drive performance

People Analytics & Systems:

Design data-driven insights and dashboards for workforce metrics
Lead HRIS implementation and optimisation projects
Champion process automation and system integration
Present complex analytics to senior stakeholders with confidence

Stakeholder Management:

Navigate challenging conversations with partners and senior lawyers who analyse every detail
Influence and engage confidently at the highest levels
Build consensus across complex partnership structures

Essential Experience:

Legal/Professional Services background with deep understanding of partnership models
Proven track record in senior reward roles with full compensation lifecycle experience
Major project management experience with demonstrable delivery success
Bonus scheme design and implementation expertise
HR Analytics and data interpretation capabilities
Experience managing challenging stakeholders with confidence and gravitas

Desirable:

Generative AI knowledge and its impact on professional services
SAP SuccessFactors experience
Track record of operating successfully in periods of change and ambiguity

Apply or email me at Lewis@jgarecruitment.com

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