Specialist Recruitment for Reward, Incentives, Executive Compensation and Total Reward

In today’s constantly changing landscape, Reward plays a vital role in helping organisations attract, motivate and retain top talent.

With over 30 years of specialist recruitment experience in Reward & Incentives, Harvey Sutton partners with leading consulting firms, top-tier law practices, major UK employers and global organisations to place experienced Reward and Incentives professionals at every level.

Whether you need expertise in Executive Compensation, All-Employee Reward, Total Reward, Share Plans, Incentives Tax, Regulatory or Governance-related matters, our deep market insight, long-standing relationships and specialist focus allow us to identify the right talent quickly — and with confidence

Types of Roles We Support

We regularly assist employers in sourcing talent for:

Director Total Reward, Director Executive Compensation & Board Advisory

Reward Managers and Senior Reward Managers

Executive Compensation Consultants and Associates

Total Reward / All Employee Reward specialists

Incentives lawyers

Equity Reward Managers

Remuneration and Data Analysts

Reward Associates and Advisors

We know the progression pathways, the competencies required at each level and the differences between in-house and consulting environments – enabling us to match professionals who will bring the right expertise and impact.

Understanding What Your Organisation Needs

Every business approaches Reward differently.

Some require analytical specialists to support data-heavy projects; others need consultants who can communicate strategic reward changes across an organisation. Some are expanding global frameworks; others are addressing new regulatory expectations or governance requirements.

We take the time to understand:

The structure of your Reward function
The projects you are delivering
The level of technical experience required
The cultural environment your new hire will operate within
Your long-term Reward strategy and business goals

This ensures every candidate presented has both the technical competence and the professional approach your organisation expects.

Our Network Across Professional Services and Industry

Harvey Sutton works closely with:

Major consulting and advisory firms
Global and UK-listed companies
Professional services practices
Large private businesses
Organisations undergoing change, transformation or growth

Because we are deeply embedded in the Reward community, we often identify individuals who are open to the right opportunity before they formally enter the job market. This gives employers a significant advantage in competitive talent areas.

Secure the Right Reward Specialist for Your Team

If your organisation requires an experienced Reward professional – whether at analyst, manager or senior consultant level – Harvey Sutton offers the expertise and network needed to secure the right individual.

Why Businesses Rely on Harvey Sutton

Reward is not a generalist area of recruitment. The technical demands, regulatory expectations and analytical skills required mean that only experienced professionals can perform effectively. That is why organisations turn to us.

We offer employers:

Access to a strong, established network of Reward specialists we know personally
Shortlists built on quality, not volume, based on real capability and cultural fit
Insight into candidate availability and market expectations
Knowledge of roles and movements that often precede public adverts
Guidance on skill sets, market trends and emerging requirements
Discreet and effective approaches to senior Reward professionals

Our understanding of the Reward landscape, coupled with our relationships across both in-house teams and major consulting firms, allows us to provide a seamless, informed recruitment process.