Head of Compensation and Benefits

Location: Cambridgeshire

I am working exclusively with a well established fresh produce business to appoint a Head of Compensation and Benefits. This is a senior reward role within a fast paced, operational environment with a large and diverse workforce. The business operates across multiple sites and employs a mix of operational, seasonal, technical and commercial teams. They are looking for a reward leader who understands how to balance competitiveness, compliance and cost in a margin sensitive sector.

The Role

Reporting into the HR Director you will take full ownership of compensation and benefits across the business. This includes strategy, delivery and governance, with strong visibility at Executive level.

You will play a key role in ensuring reward structures support attraction and retention in a challenging labour market, while remaining practical and commercially grounded.

Key Responsibilities

Own and develop the compensation and benefits strategy across the organisation
Lead salary structures, job architecture, grading and benchmarking across all populations
Manage annual pay review and bonus processes, including operational and seasonal work forces
Design and govern incentive schemes aligned to performance, productivity and margin
Ensure compliance with UK employment, tax and regulatory requirements
Act as a trusted reward advisor to the Executive team, providing clear and data led insight
Oversee benefits provision, supplier management and cost control
Lead pay equity, transparency and reporting activity, including gender pay where applicable
Build reward capability within the wider HR team About You

Strong background in compensation and benefits or reward leadership
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture, logistics or another operationally intensive environment preferred
Comfortable working with large, site based and diverse work forces
Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to reward design
Confident engaging with senior leaders and influencing decision making
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations
Resilient and adaptable, with experience in fast moving and seasonal businesses
CIPD or reward qualification helpful but not essential

Why Consider This Role

Senior role with real ownership and influence
Opportunity to shape reward in a business facing genuine labour and skills challenges
High visibility with the leadership team
Competitive package and long term opportunity

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on (phone number removed) or (url removed)