Carys Morgan
London
Summary
Strategic Compensation & Benefits professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing innovative reward strategies. Expert in compensation design, employee value proposition, and data-driven decision-making to enhance organisational performance. Collaborates effectively with teams to deliver equitable reward solutions and fosters pay equity through comprehensive market benchmarking. Champions compensation change initiatives to ensure transparency and fairness in pay structures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation and Recognition Lead
Wellcome Trust
London
09.2023 - Current
- Lead the implementation of the Reward strategy by managing the design and execution of compensation change projects, including pay reviews, equal pay audits, pay frameworks and long-term incentive schemes.
- Lead the creation of Remuneration Committee papers and ensure compensation data is presented clearly and accurately and in line with reporting and governance requirements.
- Manage a small team, guiding strategy, policy development, and execution to enhance alignment with organisational goals.
- Manage the Workday Compensation module, collaborating with the HR systems team to ensure alignment with business needs.
Senior Compensation Adviser
Wellcome Trust
London
10.2016 - 09.2023
- Led the introduction of equal pay audits, resulting in a more transparent and equitable compensation structure across the organisation.
- Advised on compensation strategy, focusing on market benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive design to enhance competitive positioning.
- Contributed to benchmarking and job evaluation process, establishing a fair pay structure that supports organisational equity and transparency.
Reward Analyst
National Savings and Investments (NS&I)
London
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Led all aspects of reward and benefits strategy at NS&I, aligning initiatives with organisational goals.
- Managed the pay review process: Liaised with the union, managed pay and bonus budgets and submitted reports to the Executive Team and HM Treasury.
- Led job evaluation panel, ensuring accurate benchmarking and submission of data to salary surveys to maintain competitive pay structures.
- Managed job evaluation process and chaired job evaluation panel, ensuring compliance and consistency in assessments.
- Implemented flexible benefits system: Oversaw benefits communication and managed engagement through communications.
- Optimised HRIS: Ensured data integrity for pay and benefits through regular updates.
- Streamlined reward processes on the Intranet to enhance user experience and ensure up-to-date information.
Reward Manager and Consultant
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM)
London
11.2004 - 05.2014
- Led reward strategy for LGIM in UK and US.
- Incentive Scheme Design: Designed and calculated bonus and LTIP schemes to align incentives with business objectives and drive performance.
- Compensation & Incentive Management: Managed compensation processes, including benchmarking, budget allocation, and payroll accuracy; supported preparation of Remuneration Committee papers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Consultation & Advisory: Acted as a subject-matter expert, advising HR Business Partners and business leaders on reward matters.
- Developed a comprehensive job family framework to standardise roles and salary ranges across the organisation.: Developed and maintained job family framework using Hays methodology for benchmarking and salary ranges, enhancing clarity and consistency in compensation structures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Worked with Compliance to ensure adherence to Remuneration Code and AIFMD.
- Financial Modelling: Collaborated with Finance for accurate financial planning, accruals, and salary surveys.
- New Hire Structuring: Supported talent acquisition by structuring complex offers and new hire compensation packages.
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Alcatel Telecom
London
06.2001 - 11.2004
- Delivered HR support to a client base of 300 employees, addressing diverse needs and inquiries.
- Pay & Bonus Management: Managed the end-to-end pay review and bonus processes for the UK team.
- Coordinated administration of flexible benefits programme, ensuring employee access and satisfaction.
- Stock Options Administration: Managed the stock options program for employees.
- SAP HR System: Contributed to SAP HR system development, ensuring accurate reporting and system optimisation.
HR Services Specialist
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
London
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Provided customer service by resolving complex HR queries on Helpdesk, ensuring timely support for employees.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development and implementation of feedback mechanisms and service improvements.
Graduate Training Programme
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
11.1998 - 10.2000
- Rotated through HR functions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of recruitment, employee relations, and training processes.
Sales Support Coordinator
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
06.1998 - 10.1998
- Managed customer enquiries via phone and email, delivering exceptional service and support for sales team efficiency.
- Handled phone calls, resolving complaints to improve customer satisfaction and support sales team objectives.
- Coordinated administrative support for sales team, addressing client inquiries to enhance service delivery.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet deadlines and KPIs
Education
CIPD Associate - Part qualified
BSc (Hons) - Chemistry
University of Leeds
A-Levels - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Brecon High School
GCSE’s - 9 passes at grade B or above including English and Mathematics
Brecon High School
Skills
- Compensation strategy
- Pay equity analysis
- Total rewards strategy
- Incentive design
- Job evaluation
- Market benchmarking
- Compensation Tools
- HRIS & Systems
- Project Management
- Advanced Excel
- Team leadership
- Project management
Custom
- The primary reward contact for the Investments team and responsible for overseeing the remuneration process and managing incentive plans. Leading on and supporting the preparation of the Remuneration Committee papers ensuring timely and accurate reporting for governance and decision making.
- Manage pay reviews and bonus structures for employees, overseeing accurate implementation and effective communication across teams.
- The Reward lead on implementing gap reporting and equal pay audits introducing practices that ensure legal compliance and internal equity.
- Oversee market benchmarking activities and pay structures ensuring compensation remains competitive. Played a key role in the adoption of robust systems at both Wellcome Trust and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM).
Timeline
Compensation and Recognition Lead
Wellcome Trust
09.2023 - Current
Senior Compensation Adviser
Wellcome Trust
10.2016 - 09.2023
Reward Analyst
National Savings and Investments (NS&I)
06.2014 - 11.2014
Reward Manager and Consultant
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM)
11.2004 - 05.2014
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Alcatel Telecom
06.2001 - 11.2004
HR Services Specialist
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
11.2000 - 05.2001
Graduate Training Programme
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
11.1998 - 10.2000
Sales Support Coordinator
Ceridian Centrefile Ltd
06.1998 - 10.1998
CIPD Associate - Part qualified
BSc (Hons) - Chemistry
University of Leeds
A-Levels - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Brecon High School
GCSE’s - 9 passes at grade B or above including English and Mathematics
Brecon High School