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Job Title: Reward Transformation Lead

Location: UK or US

Reports To: SVP Reward

About the role

We are looking for a Reward Transformation Lead to join our high-performing Reward team. Reporting to the SVP of Reward, this is a strategic role with no direct reports initially, offering a unique opportunity to shape how we operate and deliver impact to the business.

This role goes beyond technical reward expertise – it's about transformation and innovation. We’re evolving how we work, how we deliver on our key HR transformational goals and how we manage stakeholders through our annual cycles of activity. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Reward, bringing fresh perspectives to how we engage with stakeholders, drive efficiency, and enhance our strategic contribution.

This position does not have direct reports initially but will act as a key driver of transformation, partnering with HR senior leadership, other CoEs and external stakeholders to redefine how the function delivers value and increase productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of Reward operations, defining and implementing new ways of working.

• Establish clear frameworks for how the team delivers to and communicates with the business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Ensures Reward delivers for key HR transformational goals in a timely and exceptional manner.

• Refine the annual reward cycle, optimizing processes and collateral for planning, execution, and governance.

• Evaluate and refine current reward structures, identifying opportunities for efficiency and simplification.

• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to further integrate Reward into broader transformation initiatives.

• Enhance the team’s approach to data, analytics, and insights to improve decision-making. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of transformation initiatives, making iterative improvements as needed.

• Define and implement change management strategies to drive adoption of new processes and frameworks.

• Act as a thought leader in reward transformation, staying ahead of market trends and best practices.

• Engage with external vendors and consultants to leverage industry-leading solutions.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of Reward in a leading FTSE 100 organization. You’ll have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and develop your career in a business that puts development at its core.

• Experience in large, complex organizations or consultancy firms.

• A ‘can do’ attitude with a bias for problem solving, using initiative and driving outcomes.

• Experience in total rewards, compensation & benefits, or HR transformation roles in large complex organisations preferred.

• Proven expertise in designing and delivering high impact transformation initiatives preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, drive evidence-based decision-making and communicate complex topics simply.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across senior leadership.

• Understanding of reward processes, governance, and compliance requirements.

• Experience leveraging HR technology and analytics tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ability to lead change management efforts, driving cultural and operational shifts.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex concepts in a professional, clear and compelling way.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with agile methodologies in HR transformation or working in an agile way to deliver multiple projects for various stakeholders simultaneously.

*Your rewards & benefits *

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time base salary is from $140kThis position is also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on our comprehensive global benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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Job: HUMAN RESOURCES

Organization: Corporate Human Resources

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 19005