Head of Reward & Talent Operations US

UCB • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Head of Reward and HR Operations (US) who is strategic, delivery‑focused, and digitally curious to join us in our Talent & Reward Operations team, based in our UCB office in Atlanta, GA
About the role
In this senior leadership role, you will be accountable for the end‑to-end reward and HR operations agenda in the United States, UCB’s largest market. You will ensure reliable delivery of core people processes while shaping and implementing a future‑focused reward and HR operating model. The role balances operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and employee experience, while supporting growth, transformation, and integration activities across the US business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or related field
• 15+ years’ experience in reward, total rewards, or HR operations
• Deep knowledge of US compensation, incentives, benefits, and employment practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence global stakeholders and navigate cross-cultural organizational dynamics.
• Expertise in harmonizing local US compensation, benefits and pay equity standards within global governance frameworks.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, global organizations
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to build, manage, and sustain strong relationships with senior business leaders and other stakeholders
• Exposure to organizational growth, restructuring, and M&A activities
• Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable business insights for executive-level decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in HR, business, or a related discipline
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification
• Experience driving HR reward transformation and digital enablement
• Experience in biopharma or a related regulated industry

Responsibilities

• Lead US reward and HR operations with reliable execution and strong service quality
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Global Head, ensuring US market needs influence and reflect the broader global people strategy
• Drive the adoption of global HR operating standards within the US while maintaining the agility required for a high-growth company.
• Prepare and present US-specific compensation and benefits data for US leadership review
• Ensure regulatory compliance, governance, and effective risk management
• Oversee compensation, incentives, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes
• Implement simplified, scalable, and digitally enabled reward solutions
• Use data and insights to improve decision‑making and employee experience
• Build, develop, and engage a high‑performing operational team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees