Job Description
Hunter Adams is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Compensation & Benefits Manager to support a number of key strategic reward projects across the region.
This is an exciting 12 month (Inside IR35) opportunity for a commercially minded reward professional with strong compensation and benefits expertise and the ability to lead complex projects within a fast-paced international environment.
Based in Warrington on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate will take ownership of several high profile initiatives, including an ongoing Job Architecture project, while partnering closely with regional stakeholders and corporate teams.
Key Projects
* Lead and continue delivery of an existing Job Architecture project following a detailed handover
* Conduct market reviews and benchmarking exercises
* Support the ongoing development and enhancement of reward frameworks and structures
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with Group Total Reward objectives
* Oversee employee benefits programmes across the region
* Lead grading and job evaluation processes to ensure consistency and competitiveness
* Conduct market analysis to benchmark compensation and benefits offerings
* Ensure compliance with regional employment legislation and governance requirements
* Manage compensation and benefits budgets effectively
* Develop clear employee communication around reward and benefits programmes
* Support integration of reward practices with performance management processes
* Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers
* Produce reporting and analytics for senior leadership and global reward teams
* Collaborate closely with global compensation and benefits colleagues to ensure alignment with wider strategy and policy
About You
* Proven experience operating as a Compensation & Benefits Manager or within a similar reward focused role
* Strong knowledge of compensation structures, grading, and job evaluation methodologies
* Experience managing reward projects
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience working with HR systems, ideally SAP SuccessFactors
* Able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
* High attention to detail with a proactive and collaborative approach
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to lead impactful reward and transformation projects
* Exposure to international and corporate stakeholder groups
* Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
* Hybrid working arrangement