Job Description
Senior Reward Specialist - 6 months initial
Location: Luton (Hybrid)Hours: 40 hours per weekReports to: Head of Reward
Team Overview
Reporting directly to the Head of Reward and working closely with the Reward Operations Team and Reward Partners, you will play a key role in partnering with HR Business Partners and in-country HR Managers. You will support the delivery of cyclical reward activities and provide hands-on support across a range of reward projects.
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for the high-quality and timely delivery of reward activities, annual cycles, and project work. You will provide expert advisory support, insights, and recommendations to HR and business stakeholders.
Key AccountabilitiesReward Projects
* Contribute to ongoing and upcoming reward projects, including job architecture initiatives and pay transparency requirements.
* Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, or enhance reward processes.
* Collaborate with HR teams, Finance, and other stakeholders to embed reward changes effectively.
Benchmarking, Job Evaluation & Market Insights
* Conduct job evaluation and external market benchmarking using established methodologies and market data.
* Provide clear, evidenced recommendations on salary ranges, pay positioning, and structure design.
* Maintain market data resources and support the development of internal pay frameworks and tools.
Reward Advisory & Governance
* Act as a trusted reward advisor to HR Business Partners and line managers on offers, promotions, retention proposals, and pay-related queries.
* Ensure all reward activity aligns with internal governance, legislation, and best practice.
* Support the development, review, and communication of reward policies and guidance materials.
Annual Pay & Bonus
* Support the end-to-end delivery of annual reward cycles, including salary review, bonus processes, and benefits activity.
* Assist with data validation, system preparation, stakeholder communications, and post-cycle analysis.
CompetenciesInnovation & Change
* Identifies opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
* Influences stakeholders by clearly communicating the rationale and benefits of change.
Business Performance
* Understands the commercial environment and its implications for reward design and decisions.
* Applies industry insights when making recommendations.
* Balances short-term cost considerations with long-term organisational impact.
Ownership & Delivery
* Demonstrates accountability for deliverables and supports others to meet expectations.
Building Relationships
* Communicates effectively and shares information proactively.
* Builds trust quickly through effective collaboration and responsive support.
Key Skills & Experience Required
* Significant experience in reward within a multi-national organisation.
* Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets.
* Experience supporting or delivering annual pay and bonus cycles.
* Solid understanding of job evaluation and market benchmarking; knowledge of Willis Towers Watson methodology desirable.
* High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
* Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, practical insights for non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
* Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar.
* Experience with job architecture frameworks or pay-transparency initiatives.
* Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
* Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities.
* Collaborative, hands-on, and effective in a small team environment.
* Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.