Head of Total Reward

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

The Head of Total Reward will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of the organisation's total reward strategy in the UK.

This includes overseeing all aspects of compensation, benefits, recognition.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that the reward framework is aligned with the organisation's strategic goals, attracts and retains top talent, and fosters a culture of high performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Total Reward Strategy Development:

• Lead the development of a comprehensive total reward strategy that aligns with the company's vision, values, and business goals.

• Ensure the reward framework is competitive, equitable, and supports employee engagement, retention, and performance.

• Regularly review and update the reward strategy to adapt to changing market conditions, legal requirements, and business needs.

• Govern the overall employee value proposition and work alongside culture, engagement, talent and development teams to devise propositions as required for talent attraction and retention and tailor where required.

Compensation Management:

• Oversee the design and implementation of competitive salary structures, including job evaluation, salary bands, and incentive programs.

• Lead the annual salary review process and performance-linked pay structures to ensure they are fair, transparent, and aligned with business goals.

• Develop and manage short-term ensuring they drive desired business outcomes and employee behaviours.

• Liaise with our US parent about long-term incentive plans.

Benefits and Pensions:

• Manage the design, implementation, and optimisation of the company's benefits programs, including health insurance, pensions, life insurance.

• Ensure benefits programs are competitive and cost-effective, meeting employee needs while aligning with organisational priorities.

• Manage relationship with MyCSP and Cabinet Office with respect to Civil Service Pension Plans.

• Lead on Pension Governance Committee biannual meetings.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Provide insights and data-driven recommendations on compensation and benefits trends, program effectiveness, and market competitiveness.

• Monitor and analyse key metrics (e.g., salary benchmarking, employee satisfaction with rewards, and cost-effectiveness of programs) to continuously improve total reward offerings.

• Prepare and present reports for senior leadership, ensuring they are informed about reward trends and busine...