Reward Business Partner

Description:

Our client, a large and well-established organisation, is seeking an experienced Reward Business Partner to join its People team on a fixed-term basis. This role will support the development and delivery of reward, benefits and recognition programmes designed to attract, motivate and retain talent across a diverse workforce.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider HR function, the Reward Business Partner will provide data-driven insights, support strategic decision-making and help ensure the organisation's reward offering remains competitive, compliant and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the annual salary review process, including pay benchmarking, modelling and implementation
Manage and continuously improve employee benefits programmes
Lead job evaluation activities and support organisational design initiatives
Analyse reward and people data, identifying trends and making actionable recommendations
Support the delivery of reward, recognition and benefits projects
Develop and enhance employee recognition programmes
Produce reward-related reports, dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders
Build effective relationships with HR teams, managers, senior leaders, employee representatives and external providers

Job Requirements:

Experience in Reward, Compensation and Benefits, Recognition or a similar specialist HR function
CIPD qualification, Reward qualification or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills
Experience in reward analysis, salary benchmarking and management information reporting
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Strong project management and organisational abilities
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Commercial awareness and the ability to align reward activity with wider business objectives

Desirable Experience:

Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, such as Korn Ferry Hay
Experience using HR systems and reporting tools
Experience working within a unionised environment
Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting platforms

Benefits:

Hybrid working model
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Enhanced pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale organisation with a strong people-focused culture
If you are a commercially minded Reward professional seeking a varied and strategic fixed-term role, this is an excellent opportunity to influence reward programmes, support key stakeholders and contribute to meaningful people initiatives. Apply now to be considered