Reward and Recognition Specialist - Go-Ahead House (East Croydon) Reward and Recognition SpecialistCroydon (Go-ahead House)Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 Purpose of role:This role will support the design and delivery of GTR's cyclical and strategic reward and recognition activity. This includes supporting delivery of the annual pay compensation processes, job evaluation, pay benchmarking, benefits management, developing and maintaining pay structures and supporting with long service awards and recognition schemes. Key Accountabilities: Support the Reward and Recognition Manager with the delivery of GTR's reward and recognition activities and processesMaintain the grading structure for Managerial and Administrative staff.Maintain the job description database and provide guidance and advice to stakeholders on creating meaningful and inclusive job descriptions.Undertake job evaluation for new roles or roles that undergo significant change.Support the planning and delivery of annual pay review cycles including collectively bargained and Management & Admin gradesTimely and accurate completion and submission of group / industry salary surveysExternal market salary benchmarkingPay / cost scenario modelling to support reward BAU activity and wider reward strategySupport the development of reward guidance and processes such as secondments, allowances and overtimePay Gap analysis, working in partnership with Talent, Diversity & Inclusion on pay gap reporting.Work closely with Data Analytics and IT to develop reward reports and dashboards through power BI.Manage, review effectiveness, and continuously improve all recognition processes including peer-to-peer ‘thank you', instant awards, long service awards, award nominations and social recognition.Work closely with the Employee Communications and Engagement team to co-deliver recognition plans, including events such as the long service awards and Star Awards.Work collaboratively with People Partners through the provision of reward expertise as required (ad-hoc or projects)Support with the ongoing management and review of high value GTR benefits contracts and wellbeing provisionPromote GTR's benefits to employees in partnership with employee comms and engagementBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including 3rd party suppliersSupport with contractual, commercial and procurement activitiesDeputise for the Reward & Recognition Manager as required Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceExperience in a Reward environment, or as a HR generalistAnalytical skills with a keen eye for detailStrong excel skills with the ability to undertake complex data analysis, and clearly present findingsExcellent organisational skills and ability to work on projectsStrong interpersonal/communication and relationship building skillsExperience of compensation surveys and market data analysisProactive problem solver with the ability to work aloneAbility to think creatively about employee recognition and solutionsStrong attention to detail with a keen in interest in the Reward and People profession Documents Reward and Recognition Specialist.pdf (0.83 MB)