Reward Lead

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Reward Lead to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is open to hybrid working from any of our UK hubs (Glasgow, Aberdeen, Reading, Staines or Stockton), Houston or UAE offices. The position is part of the Reward & Mobility global team, reporting to a senior reward leader and is designed to be flexible to support either a regional or central Reward Team. The role will leverage expertise in both compensation and benefits.   #LI-hybrid  The Role   This role will provide reward expertise across the following aspects:  Fixed reward – job frameworks, base salary structures, and pay management  Variable reward – short- and long-term incentives programs   Employee benefits – design, implement, annual reviews, optimisation of benefits offerings  Governance – adherence to regulatory requirements  The primary objective will be to ensure that reward practices attract, retain, and motivate top talent while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with HR and senior leadership to influence and provide valuable insights and recommendations to guide decision-making as well as being the process and procedural expert across the total reward approach for your area.  Depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, the role may support:  compensation, benefits, reward governance and regulatory reporting across UK and/or MEAC, and APAC   market benchmarking, survey participation and matching, salary structure management  reward governance and regulatory reporting  annual benefits renewals and enrolment, vendor management and regional benefits management  job review frameworks, annual salary and incentive cycles   This role will support developing knowledge and understanding among senior leaders, HR teams and employees, with a focus on total reward.   Our Clients and Projects    Designing the future. Transforming the world.   Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.  For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.  What we can offer   Meaningful and interesting projects; we continually strive improvements in the way we operate to ensure delivery excellence for our customers  Flexible working arrangements that balance team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice  Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  Competitive benefits package ; aligned to the country of employment  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree Extensive experience in reward analysis and critical thinking, with a track record of improvements Proven ability to independently manage a regional reward portfolio, balancing operational delivery, stakeholder management, analysis and project work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated expertise in compensation frameworks, market pricing, salary structure management, benefits governance, vendor management and reward compliance across multiple countries. Experience supporting annual reward processes, regulatory reporting requirements and the interpretation of market data to inform business decision making. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex reward and market data, identify trends and translate findings into practical business recommendations Proficiency in reward analysis tools and software, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Ability to challenge thinking and problem solve Ability to make robust business recommendations using data and experience, aligned with overarching philosophy and considered outcomes highlighting risks where appropriate Manage conflicting deadlines and priorities with a wide range of stakeholders Proven ability to work independently, manage ambiguity and solve problems whilst balancing competing priorities. Experience in developing, managing and maintaining processes and procedures, identifying and addressing issues through to measurable improvement Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex reward concepts to a non-technical audience In-depth knowledge of reward principles, laws, and regulations Desirable: Additional reward specialist certification Personal attributes: Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality Flexible and open to change, balances humility and the ability to challenge others' thinking Strong project management and organisational skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Reliable with professional attitude and operates with high integrity; approaches work with a can-do, proactive and collaborative attitude