Global Total Rewards Lead - Benefits

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We are looking for a Total Rewards Lead with a strong Benefits focus to take ownership of Endava’s global benefits programmes and contribute to the wider Total Rewards strategy.

This role combines hands-on leadership of benefits delivery with governance, cost management and risk oversight, ensuring our benefits investment is compliant, competitive and clearly positioned within our total remuneration offering. You will work closely with People leadership, HR Business Partners, Finance, Procurement and external providers to deliver a high-quality employee experience at scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Total Rewards Lead with a strong Benefits focus to take ownership of Endava’s global benefits programmes and contribute to the wider Total Rewards strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

Benefits & Total Rewards Delivery

• Lead the delivery and ongoing management of global and regional benefits programmes.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant administration of benefits across multiple geographies.
• Position benefits as a core part of Endava’s Total Rewards proposition.

Governance, Cost & Risk

• Own benefits governance frameworks, including renewals, approvals and vendor oversight.
• Manage and optimise global benefits spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities while protecting employee value.
• Proactively manage risk associated with pensions, life assurance, disability and insured benefits.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation and mandated benefits requirements.

Leadership & Capability

• Lead and coach a small Total Rewards team, setting clear priorities and expectations.
• Build benefits capability and knowledge within the wider People function.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture.

Data, Systems & Insights

• Oversee benefits and Total Rewards administration through HRIS and vendor platforms.
• Support system changes, testing and process improvements.
• Use data and reporting to provide insight into cost, uptake and risk.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with HRBPs and senior stakeholders to resolve issues and support decision-making.
• Work closely with Finance and Procurement on benefits strategy and supplier management.
• Engage external providers to ensure service quality and market alignment.

Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in Total Rewards, Compensation or Benefits roles.
• Significant experience managing global or multi-country benefits programmes.
• Experience leading, coaching or supervising others.

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of benefits governance, compliance and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing benefits spend and reporting.
• Experience working with HR systems and benefits platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Confident leader with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of accountability.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a matrix, global environment.

Why Join Endava

• Opportunity to shape and influence global benefits at scale.
• Exposure to a broad Total Rewards agenda within a growing, international organisation.
• Collaborative culture with strong partnerships across People, Finance and the business.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.