Reward & Benefits Lead

Reward & Benefits Lead page is loaded Reward & Benefits Leadremote type: Hybridlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Slået op i gårjob requisition id: R-12735TMS Global are a wholly owned subsidiary of DS Smith, together with International Paper, they are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. TMS Global specialise in the outsourcing of retail display, print and packaging for a variety of global customers and are active in 97 markets globally and we are made up of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and NA.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Rewards & Benefits Lead to join us on a 2-year fixed term contract with hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) based out of our office in Manchester.As the Rewards & Benefits Lead, you will elevate and modernise our global Reward function. In this strategic position, you will lead core reward processes, strengthen frameworks, and bring greater clarity, consistency, and competitiveness across our global organisation.This role is central to shaping our long term reward strategy, enhancing governance, and ensuring alignment across all regions. You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership and influence the future direction of the function while working closely with our parent Group Reward, International Mobility, and HR teams to deliver a modern, cohesive, and forward thinking total reward approach. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead a simplified, competitive global benefits and employment strategy including annual merit and salary review cycles. Implement Group wide reward principles, frameworks, and governance. Ensure alignment with Group Reward frameworks while advising HRBPs on complex reward matters. Identify and deliver local reward priorities that are aligned with the People and Business strategy. Build scalable, efficient reward processes identifying ways to reduce administrative workload. Maintain global salary structures, conduct benchmarking, and redesign the global bonus framework. Oversee governance and ensure legislative compliance. Act as Workday Reward & HR Analytics steward, ensuring data quality and managing reporting dashboards. Partner with Group Reward, Finance, International HR, and regional leaders to support decision making. About You This role would be a great fit for you if you thrive in a fast paced and complex global hiring environment. You'll need to be great at collaborating with people, have a high level of attention to detail and organisational skills whilst also being adaptable to react quickly to an evolving scope. To be successful in this role, you will have experience in the following areas: Background in Reward and HR, with expertise in operational reward processes, policies and frameworks. Global benefits experience. Experience in job evaluation and benchmarking methodologies ideally using Mercer. Proven ability to manage reward projects, including year-end reward processes, annual pay reviews, short-term incentives, and defining reward packages. Strong IT skills required including Microsoft Office and experience of using HR systems, preferably Workday.If this role sounds like an exciting challenge and you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed, then please get it touch! "To achieve our aim of being among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria." We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.