Our purpose drives us to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every day. We are seeking a Payroll & Reward Manager to join our expanding HR team.
The Payroll & Reward Manager is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining Inspired Villages’ Total Reward strategy, ensuring our pay, benefits, wellbeing, and payroll practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our People Strategy. This role oversees the effective delivery of payroll, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and reward analytics. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Reward Manager leads process automation and continuous improvement within the HRIS to drive payroll efficiency and accuracy. With a strong focus on compliance, cost-effectiveness, and employee experience, this role ensures our reward and payroll practices support attraction, retention, and engagement.
After seven years of phenomenal growth and numerous awards, we are backed by a joint venture partnership between Legal & General PLC and NatWest Group Pension Trustee Limited. We are on course to significantly transform the later living experience in the UK, with a commitment to expand our portfolio to 34 retirement villages, which will equate to around 5,000 age-appropriate homes for retirees.
If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.
The Role:
* Payroll Oversight & HRIS Automation
o Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery across the business and associated reporting in partnership with Finance and external providers.
o Oversee payroll process development and automation within the HRIS to drive efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
o Lead on system enhancements that improve data accuracy, reporting, and user experience.
* Total Reward Strategy & Delivery
o Develop and deliver Inspired Villages’ Total Reward strategy, ensuring alignment with EVP and business priorities.
o Maintain a competitive and inclusive reward offering that supports attraction, retention, and wellbeing.
o Lead the design and review of bonus and commission schemes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Job Evaluation & Market Benchmarking
o Lead job evaluation processes for new and existing roles, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organisational design.
o Conduct market value reviews to ensure salary and benefits remain competitive and aligned with sector benchmarks.
o Provide reward insights and recommendations to support workforce planning and talent decisions.
* Pay, Benefits & Wellbeing
o Manage the delivery of pay, benefits, and wellbeing-linked offerings across the organisation.
o Oversee contracts with benefit providers, ensuring service levels, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with employee needs.
o Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to continuously improve benefit offerings.
* Compliance & Governance
o Ensure compliance with HMRC and other legal requirements, including the setup of new companies and payroll-related obligations.
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of reward-related legislation and ensure policies and practices reflect current requirements.
o Provide audit-ready documentation and reporting as required.
* Leadership & Collaboration
o Support the HR Director in delivering the People Strategy and driving continuous improvement across the People Team.
o Partner with Finance, HR Business Partners, and external providers to ensure joined-up delivery of reward initiatives.
o Act as a subject matter expert on reward, providing guidance and support to managers and leaders.
o Contribute to cross-functional projects that impact reward, wellbeing, and employee experience.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a reward-focused role within a multi-site or complex organisation.
* Strong knowledge of job evaluation, market benchmarking, and payroll processes.
* Experience managing benefit providers and wellbeing-linked offerings.
* Understanding of reward compliance, including HMRC and payroll legislation.
* Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
* Experience with HRIS systems and process automation.
* CIPD or reward-specific qualification.
* Experience in the retirement living, hospitality, or healthcare sectors is advantageous.
The Benefits:
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
* Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave)
* Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
* Bupa Health Cash plan (including employee assistance program)
* Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
* 5% matched pension scheme
* Access to SMART tech
* Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
* Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric car scheme
* Access to an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking, with the option of hybrid working.
More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!
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