Total Reward Manager UK&Ireland

Are you passionate about shaping impactful reward strategies? In this dynamic role, you'll support the delivery of Total Reward programs and lead the implementation of key priorities across the UK & Ireland. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders with confidence, while navigating complex timelines and escalating issues when needed.

As a key member of the UK&I HR team, the Total Reward Manager will lead the implementation and management of Total Reward programs, reporting directly to the UK/IE Reward Platform Director. This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying UK&I Reward policies and ad hoc initiatives such as sales incentives, top talent strategies, and retention plans.

You will monitor and analyse market trends to evaluate external competitiveness and shape the UK&I Total Reward strategy. Acting as the local expert on Reward-related topics—including systems and global mobility—you will provide consultancy to stakeholders and share best practices across the organisation. You will also support the digitalisation of Reward processes through platforms like SuccessFactors, Employee Central, and Flex Benefits.

You will contribute to cost forecasting and monthly/quarterly budget assessments, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines. You will apply appropriate methodologies to calculate merit increase budgets and monitor salary and benefits spending within the UK&I region. You will also support the setup of people cost budgets and track performance against approved budgets.

You will also support DEI initiatives that influence the company's Total Reward strategy and participate in international projects and workshops led by Group Reward.

In the area of Benefits, you will oversee the implementation of company programs including medical coverage, life insurance, disability plans, and pensions. You will regularly review the competitiveness of the benefits portfolio and contribute to its ongoing development across the UK&I region.

Job Evaluation responsibilities include managing and maintaining the Korn Ferry Architect platform, auditing internal job evaluations to ensure compliance with UK&I legal requirements, and leading job grading reviews. You will present findings to HR and Organisation & Improvement teams for final approval.

In terms of Analytics, you will help define and monitor Reward KPIs—such as Pay Equity Ratios—and provide detailed internal and external equity analyses to support HRBPs and line managers. You will also contribute to maintaining SuccessFactors Employee Central to ensure data quality and accuracy.

Finally, you will play a key role in Knowledge and Project Management, delivering regular Reward training sessions to HR teams and line managers to promote awareness and transparency of Reward policies and practices. By leading initiatives and supporting strategic projects, you will help drive consistency, innovation, and engagement across the region.

We're seeking a candidate with solid experience working in a global, fast-paced organisation with both commercial and production-focused environments. You should have a proven track record in Total Reward management, with deep knowledge of UK and Ireland market dynamics and trends. The ability to operate both strategically and operationally is essential, along with strong analytical skills to develop focused action plans and generate insights through metrics.

Business acumen and budgeting capabilities are key, as is prior experience in designing and governing benefits programs—covering both statutory and company offerings—and managing their administration. Strong communication and presentation skills are required, ideally supported by experience delivering Reward-focused training to a variety of stakeholders. A collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills will help you succeed in this role, especially when managing multiple priorities and projects.

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and possess expert knowledge of job evaluation methodologies such as HAY or Mercer. A thorough understanding of UK and Ireland labour laws, especially in operational contexts, is also essential.

Additional experience that would be advantageous includes a background in HR generalist roles or Reward consulting, involvement in designing and deploying wellbeing and benefits programs, exposure to expatriate management within the UK and Ireland, and experience working on M&A processes.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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