Do you have proven experience delivering reward or HR projects within a healthcare or complex multi-site organisation? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as a Rewards & Benefits Project Lead.
Reporting to the Head of Rewards & Benefits, you will drive the successful delivery of key initiatives that strengthen our approach to reward across the organisation. You’ll support the development, implementation, and optimisation of programmes that enable us to attract, retain, and motivate colleagues right across our healthcare workforce.
Working closely with the Head of Rewards & Benefits, you will lead a portfolio of projects that includes the standardisation of workforce management, job structures, pay and benefits packages, and the implementation of job evaluation to support equitable and consistent pay.
You will influence organisation-wide reward practices, manage multiple streams of work, and collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure each project is successfully delivered. By balancing cost control with employee value, you will help strengthen engagement and retention, supporting our ability to deliver high-quality healthcare through a motivated and valued workforce.
This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to our Luton office and sites when needed.
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead the full lifecycle of reward and benefits projects, ensuring strong governance, clear timelines, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Produce and maintain project documentation, including plans, risk registers, and progress updates for senior leaders.
Coordinate collaboration across HR, Finance, Operations, and external partners to deliver agreed outcomes.
Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant healthcare regulations and internal standards.
Support the review and standardisation of job structures, pay frameworks, benefits packages, and workforce management practices.
Contribute to the implementation of job evaluation approaches that promote fairness and consistency.
Provide expert advice on reward policies and best practice, acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders.
Data Insights & Reporting
Analyse reward and workforce data to inform recommendations and support evidence-based decision-making.
Produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership and governance forums.
Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Proven experience delivering reward or HR projects within a complex organisation (healthcare experience is highly desirable).
Strong background in compensation benchmarking and data analysis across large, multi-site environments.
WTW, Mercer) and interpreting external market data.
Workday, Unit4) and payroll systems.
Knowledge of HR principles, pay equity, and governance standards.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Advanced analytical skills and experience working with HR or workforce data.
Understanding of UK employment law, tax regulations, and compliance requirements relating to pay and benefits.
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
~ Competitive salary
~ The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
~ Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
~ Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
~ Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
~ Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
~ Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
~ Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
~24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
~ Pension contribution, to help secure your future
~ Onsite/local free parking
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure