HR​/Recruitment Head, Talent Manager

Introduction

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Head of Total Reward will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of the organisation’s total reward strategy in the UK. This includes overseeing all aspects of compensation, benefits, recognition. You will be pivotal in ensuring that the reward framework is aligned with the organisation's strategic goals, attracts and retains top talent, and fosters a culture of high performance.

• Lead the development of a comprehensive total reward strategy that aligns with the company’s vision, values, and business goals.
• Ensure the reward framework is competitive, equitable, and supports employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Regularly review and update the reward strategy to adapt to changing market conditions, legal requirements, and business needs.
• Govern the overall employee value proposition and work alongside culture, engagement, talent and development teams to devise propositions as required for talent attraction and retention and tailor where required.

• Oversee the design and implementation of competitive salary structures, including job evaluation, salary bands, and incentive programs.
• Lead the annual salary review process and performance-linked pay structures to ensure they are fair, transparent, and aligned with business goals.
• Develop and manage short‑term incentive plans that drive desired business outcomes and employee behaviours.
• Liaise with our US parent about long‑term incentive plans.

• Manage the design, implementation, and optimisation of the company’s benefits programmes, including health insurance, pensions, life insurance.
• Ensure benefits programmes are competitive and cost‑effective, meeting employee needs while aligning with organisational priorities.
• Manage relationship with MyCSP and Cabinet Office with respect to Civil Service Pension Plans.
• Lead on Pension Governance Committee biannual meetings.

• Provide insights and data‑driven recommendations on compensation and benefits trends, program effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
• Monitor and analyse key metrics (e.g., salary benchmarking, employee satisfaction with rewards, and cost‑effectiveness of programmes) to continuously improve total reward offerings.
• Prepare and present reports for senior leadership, ensuring they are informed about reward trends and business impacts.

• Partner with HR business partners and senior leaders to ensure reward programs are aligned with business needs and employee engagement goals.
• Work closely with finance teams to manage budget allocation for compensation and benefits programmes and ensure cost control.

• Drive change in reward programmes where necessary, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Effectively communicate changes to compensation, benefits, and recognition programmes to employees, ensuring clarity and understanding.

• Work closely with internal communications, engagement, analytics and the wider HR function to devise and communicate engaging reward strategies.

• Ensure all reward programmes comply with UK employment law, tax regulations, and industry standards, including pension schemes, gender pay gap reporting, and other legal requirements. Lead the company’s compliance efforts for regulatory audits and reporting, including tax‑efficient benefits and employee compensation reporting.
• Maintain a transparent and equitable approach to compensation and benefits, ensuring alignment with the company’s policies and values.

• Build and lead a high‑performing reward…