Overview
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 & Ireland 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&IE 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&IE 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&IE region.
Job Evaluation responsibilities include managing and maintaining the Korn Ferry Architect platform, auditing internal job evaluations to ensure compliance with UK&IE 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.
Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation and management of Total Reward programs for the UK & Ireland, reporting to the UK/IE Reward Platform Director.
* Design, develop, and deploy UK&IE Reward policies and ad hoc initiatives (e.g., sales incentives, top talent strategies, retention plans).
* Monitor market trends to evaluate external competitiveness and shape the UK&IE Total Reward strategy.
* Act as the local expert on Reward topics (systems, global mobility) and provide consultancy to stakeholders.
* Support the digitalisation of Reward processes via platforms such as SuccessFactors, Employee Central, and Flex Benefits.
* Contribute to cost forecasting and monthly/quarterly budget assessments, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines.
* Apply methodologies to calculate merit increase budgets and monitor salary and benefits spending; support setup of people cost budgets.
* Support DEI initiatives influencing the Total Reward strategy and participate in international projects/workshops.
* Oversee Benefits programs (medical, life insurance, disability, pensions) and review portfolio competitiveness.
* Manage and audit Job Evaluation processes (Korn Ferry Architect), ensuring compliance with UK&IE legal requirements and leading grade reviews.
* Define and monitor Reward KPIs and provide internal/external equity analyses; maintain data quality in SuccessFactors Employee Central.
* Deliver Reward training sessions to HR teams and line managers to promote policy awareness and transparency.
Qualifications
* Solid experience in a global, fast-paced organisation with commercial and production environments.
* Proven track record in Total Reward management with deep knowledge of UK & Ireland market dynamics and trends.
* Ability to operate both strategically and operationally; strong analytical skills to develop action plans and generate insights through metrics.
* Business acumen and budgeting capabilities; experience designing and governing benefits programs (statutory and company offerings) and managing administration.
* Strong communication and presentation skills; experience delivering Reward-focused training to various stakeholders.
* Collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities and projects.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); expert knowledge of job evaluation methodologies such as HAY or Mercer.
* Thorough understanding of UK and Ireland labour laws, especially in operational contexts.
Additional experience (advantageous)
* Background in HR generalist roles or Reward consulting.
* Experience in designing and deploying wellbeing and benefits programs.
* Exposure to expatriate management within the UK & Ireland.
* Experience working on M&A processes.
About Ferrero
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.com.
Culture and Diversity
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. We provide opportunities to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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