Skills

Change Management Strategic thinking Training Analytical Skills Project Management

Job Specifications

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Reward and Performance Solutions Director to shape the future of how we recognise and reward our people. If you’re passionate about designing impactful incentive programmes and performance frameworks that drive business success and employee growth, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be at the heart of our global reward and performance strategy, leading the design and delivery of short-term incentive programmes and performance management solutions that align with our business goals. From partnering with finance and HR teams to ensure incentive plans are motivating and sustainable, to managing the full annual performance cycle, you’ll bring structure, insight and innovation to everything you do. You’ll also play a key role in governance and reporting, ensuring our reward practices are fair, compliant and transparent. Your work will touch every part of the business, helping our people thrive and our organisation grow.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a trusted expert and a collaborative partner. You’ll need to bring a blend of technical knowledge, strategic thinking and people skills to influence and deliver across a global matrix.

Proven experience in reward management, incentive design or performance management within a medium to large global organisation
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement, training and change management

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website www.smith-nephew.com

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more

Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)

Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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About the Company

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of C... Know more