Rewards and Project Lead

Introduction

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.

This is a role with significant impact, shaping the future of how we recognise and reward the people who make our services possible. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Reward & Benefits Expertise

• 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.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive and sector-aligned reward offerings.
• Provide expert advice on reward policies and best practice, acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders.
• Develop clear communication materials to enhance employee understanding of reward initiatives.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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.
• Experience using job evaluation frameworks (i.e. WTW, Mercer) and interpreting external market data.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (i.e. Workday, Unit4) and payroll systems.
• CIPD or CIPP qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Solid understanding of reward frameworks, benefits design, job evaluation, and pay benchmarking.
• Knowledge of HR principles, pay equity, and governance standards.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• 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.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package…