Head of Share Plans

Job Description Head of Share Plans Full Time Home Based UK/London/Derby What you will be doing The Head of Share Plans will lead the design, governance, implementation, and management of all share-based incentive programs across the organisation. You will ensure alignment with the company global reward strategy, driving employee engagement, retention, and shareholder value creation. You will work closely with senior leadership, including HR, Finance, Legal, Tax and external advisors, to manage all aspects of equity programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Responsibilities Develop and execute the global share plan strategy in alignment with the company reward philosophy and strategic objectives. Provide thought leadership on equity trends, innovations, and regulatory developments to ensure the company plans remain competitive and compliant. Manage plan documentation, including policies, guidelines, and compliance materials. Oversee the end-to-end administration of equity programs, including grants, vesting, exercises, and reporting. Ensure seamless integration with payroll, tax, and financial reporting systems across all jurisdictions. Partner with internal and external advisors to manage global compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Proven track record in managing global share plans or equity-based compensation within a large, complex organization. Strong understanding of equity program design Expertise in regulatory, tax, and compliance considerations for share plans across multiple jurisdictions. Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Analytical and strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Experience working with share plan platforms, tax & legal providers, and vendors (e.g., Computershare, Equiniti, Fidelity). Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: Level B Closing Date: 30/03/2025 People Leader: Hayley Stock For further information please contact: Batinder Chana Job Category Human Resources Posting Date 14 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 30 Mar 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.