Assistant Director - Reward & Recognition (Interim) Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £700-£800 per day The Opportunity We are looking for a senior HR leader to take on the role of Assistant Director - Reward & Recognition, leading the pay, reward, and job evaluation process across a major organisation. This is a pivotal position, responsible for delivering a fair, compliant and sustainable Reward & Recognition strategy, aligned to financial and organisational priorities. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Reward & Recognition strategy Oversee job evaluation, equal pay risk and reward governance frameworks Provide expert leadership on pay policy, compliance and employment legislation Lead on complex workforce cost modelling and reward insight Manage collective bargaining and negotiations with Trade Unions Drive continuous improvement across reward, compliance and policy Deputise for the Director of Industrial & Employee Relations as requiredAbout You Significant senior experience in reward, pay or recognition in a large, complex organisation Deep knowledge of equal pay, job evaluation and employment law Strong track record in leading and managing risk in reward frameworks Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)Why Apply? This is an opportunity to s...