Head of Reward

Weir

UK

Remote

**Internal application deadline is August 7th 2026**

Purpose of Role: Lead and shape Weirs global reward strategy at a pivotal time for the business. Reporting to the Chief People Officer this role provides enterprise-wide leadership across executive remuneration compensation benefits mobility equity plans and reward governance while driving innovation through technology data and AI. As a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Remuneration Committee you will influence critical business decisions modernize the reward experience and ensure Weir attracts retains and motivates world-class talent across a complex global organization.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing quickly adapting and continually finding better faster more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges explore new areas learn progress and excel. Best of all there is no set path that our people must take. Instead everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming inclusive place where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest transparent and authentic in everything we do.

What Youll Do:

• Executive Reward & Remuneration Leadership: Lead the design and governance of executive compensation programs including annual and long-term incentives share plans and remuneration frameworks. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Remuneration Committee ensuring reward decisions support business strategy shareholder expectations and long-term value creation.
• Global Reward Strategy: Shape and deliver Weirs global reward strategy across compensation incentives all-employee share plans benefits mobility and recognition. Lead the continued development and shaping of a compelling reward proposition that attracts retains and motivates top talent while aligning with business priorities and performance outcomes.
• Reward Transformation & Technology: Drive the modernization of reward through data technology and innovation. Partner with HR Technology to enhance Workday capabilities improve the employee experience and explore AI-driven solutions that increase efficiency insight and scalability.
• Reward Governance & Compliance: Ensure all reward programs are delivered with strong governance regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Lead PLC reward reporting statutory disclosures and remuneration reporting while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
• Benefits Mobility & Total Rewards: Oversee the full spectrum of total rewards including benefits retirement programs global mobility job architecture and reward benchmarking. Develop competitive and sustainable programs that enhance employee wellbeing support inclusion and strengthen Weirs employee value proposition.
• Leadership & Strategic Partnership: Lead the Reward Centre of Expertise setting direction building capability and establishing a high-performing advisory function. Collaborate with senior leaders across the business to influence people strategy drive organizational performance and position reward as a key enabler of business success.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

What Youll Bring:

• Proven experience leading total rewards or compensation functions within a complex global organization with expertise across executive remuneration compensation global benefits programmes global share plans incentives global mobility and reward governance.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align reward strategy to business priorities influence decision-making and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience partnering with senior executives HR leaders and external advisers with the credibility to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success operating in a global matrix environment balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution and delivery.
• Proven experience of UK PLC Board level Remuneration Committee management and a track record of managing executive reward governance reporting disclosures and stakeholder management in a UK environment.
• Experience of leading a Reward function to support and enable change programmes including corporate actions integrations and business transformation.
• An inclusive and collaborative leadership style with exceptional relationship-building communication and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to use data insight and sound judgment to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability resilience and intellectual curiosity with a passion for innovation and transforming the employee reward experience.
• Experience with Workday reward technology advanced compensation tools or AI-enabled HR solutions would be an advantage.

Founded in 1871 Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation veteran status disability age or any other legally protected status.

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