Head Of Reward And Hr Shared Services

Description Great People Work Here Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact?
Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate?
If so,  TwiningsOvo delivers.
We're looking for people who don't just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can.
In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you.
This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
The role of Head of International Reward and HR Shared Services (HRSS) sits with the UK-based HR team reporting to the International HR Director (IHRD).
This is a key role in the HR leadership team, with a team of 10 people including three direct reports.
The role's focus is to own, and effectively drive the Reward and HR Shared Services agenda, the key aim being to deliver great People experiences,  drive employee engagement and incentivise high levels of business performance.
The role is an opportunity to  define and lead our progressive thinking and activity in this area.
This is an opportunity to manage, guide and influence incentives, pay, mobility, benefits and employee services for a truly Global business and a cornerstone of the wider ABF Group of companies.
Please note: Interviews for this role will take place in January 2025.
Key Responsibilities Inspire, motivate, and lead the Reward & HR Shared Services team, enabling them to fulfil their full potential.
Develop and deliver a fully rounded Reward approach to drive business performance in consultation and partnership with HRDs and Business Unit leadership teams.
Lead the continual development and enhancement of Reward approaches, systems and processes always looking for more efficient ways to transact.
Oversee the annual pay review process including design and delivery, advice and guidance on economic indicators, external market trends and annual collective bargaining for all UK employees and international functions.
Working with CEO, IHRD and Associated British Foods (ABF) Reward to calculate and communicate the annual salary review and incentive payments for global senior managers and executives.
Convene and manage the annual cycle of the Incentive Working Group with regular and direct liaison to the Twinings Ovo CEO, CFO and IHRD Work closely with Group Finance in the operation of long and short term incentive schemes.
Including scheme design, establishment and communication of targets and the tracking of progress and communication of results Make recommendations for developing the Reward offer for key areas of talent and critical capability.
Establish, tender, negotiate and maintain Reward & Benefits supplier partnerships and ensure that relationships remain relevant and commercially viable.
Manage and creatively develop UK benefits provision including PMI, health and dental, car schemes etc to motivate and inspire our people Oversee adhoc reporting requests including but not limited to salary survey submissions, benchmarking, incentive financial accruals, succession & talent management data, gender pay and financial regulatory reporting) Take on ad hoc Reward projects as required i.e.
benchmarking studies, incentive reviews, labour market reviews, compliance reporting, diversity measurement, process improvement and automation etc Act as subject matter expert on Reward and HR Generalist matters to Business Unit HR teams.
Manage relationships with key external partners and advisors.
Own and manage the annual Reward, Benefits and HR Shared Services budget.
Collaborate with ABF Reward and Pensions as part of ABF group-wide initiatives Advise Business Unit HR teams on international mobility; source / interpret advice on costs, permit and visas, taxation and effective design and structure for the move, and facilitate partnerships with third party suppliers to provide expert advice and services and international HR and payroll.
Act as the escalation for all UK HR Shared Services queries  Works closely with the HR Shared Services Team Leader to define and deliver the approach on HR support for UK business units Accountable for all the UK HR Policy and process.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experienced of working in an international context with Reward and HR expertise across multiple geographies.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of leading-edge Reward practice.
Evidence of utilising the Reward agenda to drive business performance.
Experience and success of leading projects and process improvements.
Experience of having worked directly with a commercial or innovation-focussed customer group within FMCG would be advantageous.
Experience of managing a suppliers, vendors, and external consultants.
Experience of moving people around the world using international mobility advisors and partners  Experience in managing short and long term incentive schemes  Consultative, collaborative approach with stakeholders at all levels  Awareness of current thinking and best practice in Reward terms Well-developed coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills  Ability to contribute at both a strategic and operational level, with an excellent eye for detail  Strong commercial and business awareness skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Flexible approach, ability to adapt to a variety of people, situations and demands  Culturally sensitive, able to appreciate a broad international perspective on Reward and HR Shared Services practice Benefits Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance  Flexible working options  25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays  Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre  Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more  Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary  Cycle to work scheme  SimplyHealth Cash plan  Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts  Bupa Private Medical Insurance  Competitive Car Allowance  Electric Car Scheme Competitive Monthly bonus scheme Twinings has become one of the world's most loved tea companies over its 300-year history because we never stop learning, never stop experimenting and never stop inventing.
We are passionate about tea from bud to cup and have been working with some of our tea estates around the world since the early 18th Century.
More than 300 years later, the passion for tea is still here - and so are we
We still sell tea from Thomas's shop, and we still work hard to bring the most exciting new blends to tea lovers around the world.
Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are cherished all over the world.
Our expert master blenders taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week.
So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.
How we feel about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion TwiningsOvo is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
We seek to create a diverse, equitable & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age or any other status protected by law and are committed to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act.
A reasonable adjustment is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity.
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