About the role:At NEXT we are dynamic and constantly evolving. To support our growth, we are looking for a Reward Partner to join our Head Office team in Leicestershire. This is a pivotal role where you will use data-driven insights to shape our compensation and benefits strategy during a period of significant legislative change. As a knowledgeable expert on our team, you will lead the way in ensuring our pay frameworks are market-competitive, fair, and fully compliant with the latest regulations.Reporting to the HR Data Manager, you will be a key leader within the Head Office HR team. You will drive the development and analytical evaluation of our reward strategy across all Head Office business areas. This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days per week from Head Office. Your impact will include:Strategic Leadership: Mentoring the Reward Analyst and acting as a senior point of contact for HR and Recruitment teams on complex compensation cases.Market Intelligence: Leading our annual pay benchmarking programme and applying 2026 market trends to ensure we remain a competitive employer.PayEquity: Leading the data analysis for Gender Pay Gap reporting and ensuring our job architecture complies with Pay Transparency standards.Innovation: Moving our benchmarking from manual tasks to automated, system-led solutions to help the business work smarter.Collaboration: Building strong partnerships with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure a seamless reward cycle. About you:Expertise: You have a proven track record in a reward or compensation role within a large, complex organisation.Technical Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and pay transparency regulations.Analytical Skills: You are an expert at translating complex datasets into clear, professional summaries that support informed decision-making.Integrity: You are honest, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and handle sensitive information with complete discretion.Team Mindset: You are a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and never stands still. LI-CG1 LI-Onsite