Laura Whitton
About Laura Whitton
Laura Whitton serves as the Reward Lead for Benefits & Recognition at Nationwide Building Society, bringing extensive experience in compensation and employee benefits from her previous roles at Virgin Media and Marks and Spencer.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Whitton serves as the Reward Lead for Benefits & Recognition at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's approach to employee compensation and benefits. In her role, she focuses on managing executive and general compensation, pensions, benefits, and share plans. Her expertise in HR systems and people policy supports the development and implementation of effective employee communication strategies.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media
Laura Whitton has extensive experience at Virgin Media, where she held multiple roles from 2008 to 2020. She began as an Employee Engagement Assistant and progressed to positions such as Operational People Management Team Leader and Reward Manager (Compensation). During her tenure, she managed various aspects of employee rewards, including performance improvement and benefits management. Her last role at Virgin Media was as Head of Reward, where she led initiatives focused on compensation and employee recognition.
Educational Background
Laura Whitton has a solid educational foundation in human resources and management. She studied at the University of Manchester, where she earned a BSc in Management (Hons) with a 2:1 classification from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she completed a Certificate and Diploma in Personnel & Development (CIPD) at Southampton Solent University from 2009 to 2011. She further enhanced her expertise by achieving an Advanced Award in Reward Management from CIPD between 2013 and 2014.
Skills and Expertise
Laura Whitton possesses a strong skill set in stakeholder management and business partnering. She has a proven track record in delivering significant projects within large, growth-oriented international businesses. Her expertise encompasses managing executive and general compensation, pensions, benefits, and share plans. Additionally, she has a strong focus on project management and employee communications, which supports her effectiveness in her current and previous roles.