Head of Payroll and Reward Operations Specialist

1 week ago


Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Maru Search & Consultancy, a CRG Company Full time

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Payroll and Reward team as a critical member of the Senior Management team in our HR shared service centre. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-performing teams and driving proactive value to the organization.


The role will involve overseeing the administration of monthly and weekly payrolls, as well as reward and benefit administration. The team will work closely with finance, IT, and HR CoEs to ensure seamless operations.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading a team of 20 indirect reports across payroll, pension, and reward resources
  • Developing and implementing strategies to improve payroll and reward operations
  • Collaborating with finance, IT, and HR CoEs to drive business outcomes
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Providing exceptional leadership and management skills to drive team performance


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Significant experience in a similar role within a large, complex organization
  • Deep knowledge and expertise in the reward and payroll operations space
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Ability to act as a conduit between different parts of the business
  • Sense of urgency with an excellent attention to detail


This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as an agile/flexible working policy to support work-life balance.



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