Reward Lead/Senior Reward Manager - Fixed Term Contract - Immediately available/short notice
UK | Flexible 1 - 2 days in office | £70,000 - £100,000 + Benefits
I'm currently partnering with a large, well-established multi-site UK organisation to recruit an experienced Reward Lead on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned reward professional looking for a role that combines strategic project delivery with hands-on operational leadership.
While initially offered as a fixed-term contract, there is genuine potential for the position to become permanent for the right individual.
Working as part of a sizeable and highly regarded People function, you will lead a specialist team focused on Compensation and Recognition, ensuring the organisation's reward programmes continue to support business objectives, employee engagement, and market competitiveness.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role that offers an interesting balance between business-as-usual reward activity and the delivery of key strategic initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing reward frameworks while ensuring operational excellence across compensation and recognition programmes.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business while leading and developing an established team.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and managing a team of reward professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
* Overseeing compensation and recognition activities across a large and complex UK workforce.
* Delivering reward projects and transformation initiatives alongside ongoing BAU responsibilities.
* Partnering with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and key stakeholders to provide expert reward advice and insight.
* Supporting the development and implementation of reward strategies, policies, and frameworks.
* Managing annual reward cycles and ensuring effective governance and compliance.
* Analysing market trends and benchmarking data to inform reward decisions.
* Driving continuous improvement across reward processes and employee experience.
About You
We're keen to speak with experienced reward professionals who can demonstrate:
* Significant experience within Reward, Compensation, and Recognition environments.
* Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly at all levels of the organisation.
* Strong stakeholder management experience across complex business environments.
* Experience balancing strategic project work alongside operational delivery.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* The ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to join a large, respected UK organisation with a strong employer brand.
* Broad and varied role combining transformation projects with operational leadership.
* Significant stakeholder exposure and the chance to influence reward strategy.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Potential for the role to transition into a permanent opportunity.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're an experienced Reward professional looking for your next leadership challenge and enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and people leadership, I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.