Global Reward Manager

At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.

Are you ready to shape the future of global reward strategy in a dynamic, international organisation? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Global Reward Manager to join our team and lead the evolution of compensation, benefits, and recognition across Oxford Instruments.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive global reward initiatives, deliver pay transparency, and enhance manager capability. You’ll be the go-to expert for our HR teams worldwide, ensuring our reward practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with both local regulations and strategic goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Global Reward Strategy: Support the development and implementation of a cohesive reward strategy that reflects market trends and organisational goals.
• Compensation Management: Own global pay structures and annual compensation cycles using SuccessFactors. Deliver robust benchmarking and salary review processes.
• Benefits Leadership: Design and manage UK benefits and support global benefits strategy. Partner with regional HR teams to ensure compliance and cultural alignment.
• Recognition Programmes: Lead the review and rollout of recognition initiatives that embed our values and enhance employee engagement.
• UK Payroll Oversight: Manage outsourced UK payroll, ensuring seamless integration with benefits and internal processes.
• Employee Experience: Communicate total reward offerings clearly and effectively, enhancing understanding and engagement.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure global compliance with reward-related regulations and reporting requirements.
• Data & Insights: Use analytics to inform decision-making, forecast budgets, and measure impact.
• Global Projects: Support harmonisation, M&A, and expansion projects, managing vendor relationships and aligning local needs with global strategy.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Experience managing global compensation structures and processes in HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of UK payroll and benefits administration.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and employee-facing.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think ahead and influence stakeholders.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical and project management skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central & Compensation).
• Experience managing benefits across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Exposure to global mobility and international reward governance.
• Expertise in creating engaging employee communications.

Why Join Us?

At Oxford Instruments, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation where innovation and people matter. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, the support of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to shape how we reward and recognise our global workforce.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Company share schemes
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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