Head of Reward & Talent Operations US

UCB • Atlanta, GA

13h • 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 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. You will work closely with US HR business partners, senior business leaders, and functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, and Global HR. You will also collaborate with global reward experts and HR operations leaders to ensure global frameworks are applied consistently and effectively in the US context. As part of the US HR leadership community, you will act as a trusted advisor on reward and HR operations topics.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees