The reward, payroll, and benefits profession continues to see exciting career moves across the industry. Here are some of the latest updates from leaders taking on new roles:

 
Daniel Bailey has been appointed Head of Reward and Pensions at AXA UK

Daniel takes on the role of Head of Reward and Pensions at AXA UK. He brings extensive experience in reward strategy, benefits, and pensions management within large, complex organisations.

Chris Doherty has been appointed Global Head of Payroll at Wise

Chris joins Wise as Global Head of Payroll, where he will oversee payroll operations across multiple regions. His background includes senior payroll leadership roles, with a focus on compliance and scalable payroll processes in international settings.

 
Melanie Arthur has been appointed Head of Reward and Pensions at NFU Mutual

Melanie steps into the position of Head of Reward and Pensions at NFU Mutual. Her career has focused on shaping and managing reward and benefits frameworks designed to support employee wellbeing and organisational growth.

 
Andrew Ratcliffe MSc FCIPD has been appointed Head of HR Operations at Williams Racing

Andrew has joined Williams Racing as Head of HR Operations. A senior HR professional with experience across operational HR and people strategy, he will play a key role in delivering HR services within one of the world’s most recognised racing teams.

 
Polina Lazarova has been appointed Associate Director, Global Pay and Benefits at Barings

Polina takes on the role of Associate Director, Global Pay and Benefits at Barings. Her experience covers global compensation and benefits, with a focus on supporting international business operations and workforce alignment.

Alex Scott-Ruddock MCIPP has been appointed Payroll Director at S&W

Alex joins S&W as Payroll Director. A Chartered Member of the CIPP, Alex brings proven expertise in payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement to his new role.

 
Richard Limpkin has been appointed Group Vice President, General Manager, Global Payroll at UKG

Richard takes on a senior global leadership position at UKG, leading payroll solutions at scale. His background spans HR technology, product strategy, and leadership within global payroll and workforce management.

 
Lewis Rooke has been appointed Head of Reward and People Operations at Gymshark

Lewis joins Gymshark as Head of Reward and People Operations. With a career grounded in reward and people strategy, he will contribute to shaping the employee experience and operational excellence at one of the UK’s leading fitness brands.