Head of Reward

Job Title: Head of Reward

Location: London / Hybrid (Minimum of 3 days in the office per week)

Full time / 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary Competitive with a range of exceptional benefits

We’re looking for a Head of Reward to join our team based in London. At HCA UK, our Reward team plays a pivotal role in shaping a culture where our people feel valued, recognised, and supported. Led by the Reward Director, this team is a centre of excellence for all matters relating to compensation, benefits, and recognition. Working closely with the Reward Director, Reward Analyst and Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of the company’s total reward package You will also assist the Reward Director in the continuous strategic development of the company’s total reward proposition, ensuring that it remains relevant and competitive, so that the company continues to attract and retain the best talent to deliver exceptional patient care.

As our Head of Reward, you’ll be a subject matter expert in Reward and provide guidance and advice to the business on all matters relating to recognition, benefits and compensation. The Head of Reward is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of the Reward function along with the Benefits Officer. The Head of Reward will assist the Reward Director in the continuous development of HCA UK’s Reward strategy and will be required to carry out market research and report on market trends and will be responsible for delivery of key Reward initiatives. .

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our Reward team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

Reward Department Oversight: Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Reward department, including:

Pensions auto-enrolment

Job evaluation

Salary benchmarking

Compensation systems

Benefits programmes

Recognition schemes

Leadership & Strategic Support:

Deputise for the Reward Director as required

Manage and support the continuous development of the Benefits Officer

Assist in the ongoing development of HCA UK's Reward strategy and policies to support talent attraction and retention

Lead key Reward projects across the Division and report progress to the Reward Director

Job Evaluation & Advisory

Lead the company’s job evaluation process

Provide expert advice and guidance to the wider HR team on job evaluation matters

Market Research & Reporting

Conduct market research and produce reports on market trends and economic conditions

Present findings to the company’s Remuneration Committee (RemCo)

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience in a senior Reward role within a large matrix organisation

Skilled in managing flexible benefits and working with third-party providers

Proficient in HR systems (ideally Workday) and advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical, presentation, and project management capabilities

Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management

Able to lead others, manage multiple projects, and maintain discretion

Expert knowledge of salary benchmarking (e.g. Mercer, WTW), pensions, job evaluation, and compensation design

Good understanding of employee benefits and insurance products

Educated to A-level/Degree standard, confident with data and numbers

Reward accreditation (e.g. CIPD AARM) desirable

Professional, accountable, and solutions-focused with a keen eye for detail

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Head of Reward you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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