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The PositionAs a Reward Partner – Compensation, you will work closely with business leaders and People & Culture (P&C) partners to shape fair, competitive, and future-ready reward solutions across the UK & Ireland. You will bring the strategic direction of the People Reward & Recognition (PR&R) chapter to life locally, ensuring our reward practices support both business priorities and employee experience.
Acting as a trusted expert on UK & Ireland reward markets, legislation, and best practice, you will help ensure employees are rewarded equitably and transparently, in line with Roche’s global frameworks. Through continuous improvement and programme development, your work will directly support engagement, retention, and our commitment to putting patients first.
You will join a collaborative, international PR&R community, working with a OneRoche mindset. As trusted advisors, we partner with leaders across divisions to shape a workplace where people feel valued, recognised, and motivated to do their best work.
Responsibilities | What you can expectStrategic reward expertise
Design and deliver compensation solutions for the UK & Ireland aligned to global reward strategy, local market practice, and regulatory requirements (e.g. base pay, annual review cycles, off-cycle increases, variable pay, equity programmes, and benchmarking).
Trusted advisor to the business
Partner with business leaders and P&C Business Partners on complex reward topics, providing clear, confident guidance and balanced recommendations.
Enterprise and employee perspective
Support the communication and understanding of reward programmes as part of Roche’s Employee Value Proposition, including education and upskilling for People Leaders on reward principles and decision-making.
Shaping the future of rewards
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Compensation Area of Practice through projects, squads, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, clarity, and sustainability.
Strong grounding in global reward principles with hands-on understanding of UK & Ireland compensation practices, legislation, and governance.
Broad knowledge of enterprise compensation programmes and the ability to translate complex policy into practical, business-ready guidance.
Confidence in consulting, influencing, and educating stakeholders on topics such as market competitiveness, internal and external equity, and incentive eligibility.
A growth mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability, combining critical thinking with curiosity and continuous learning.
A customer-centric approach, demonstrated through thoughtful stakeholder engagement, cultural awareness, and proactive support.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insight and narrative for diverse audiences.
Fluent English; experience working across international or matrix environments is valued.
Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Welwyn. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
