Position Summary
This is a fixed term position with a duration of 12 months and is based at the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK. We are seeking an experienced HR professional with deep expertise in reward and benefits, gained within a complex international environment. Reporting to the Director of HR, the successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, stakeholders across the Observatory, and the HR team to design and deliver an enhanced, future‑fit reward framework in line with a defined implementation plan.
Applicants are welcome from all nationalities, especially from member countries. For this role relocation support will not be available; candidates must be able to comply with the terms of a UK‑based local contract.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
* Work with stakeholders to review and develop an updated benefits proposition that balances the needs of staff with those of the Observatory
* Develop associated policies, processes and guidance, working with local business partners to ensure local as well as global considerations are taken into account
* Include a review of relocation and repatriation and private health support as part of the broader review of benefits
* Ensure the benefits proposition is legally sound in the context of The SKAO’s IGO status
* Ensure the benefits proposition is free from bias and, where applicable, supports the wider EDI aims and objectives
* Work closely with all stakeholders, leaders and the HR team members to deliver total reward outcomes that support staff attraction, engagement and retention
* Review operational allowances to ensure alignment with business needs
* Define a comprehensive milestone plan and project‑manage through to implementation, including staff consultation and, where applicable, transition of existing benefits
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Relevant specialist professional qualification(s) and/or experience
* Experience of developing and managing the implementation of an updated benefits framework in an international setting
* Analytical capability, including experience in cost‑benefit analysis and associated cost modelling
* Knowledge and experience of staff consultation
* A detailed understanding of the drivers of staff engagement and experience of effective change management
* Experience of developing fit‑for‑purpose reward and benefits policies, procedures and processes
* Strong project management capability, including planning, reporting and management of risks and issues
* Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multinational environment, building strong relationships across geographical and cultural boundaries
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* An understanding of the application of reward and benefits in an international IGO setting
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
SKA Observatory recognises that our diversity is a strength. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. As such, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of SKA Observatory’s agenda.
Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.
Women have traditionally been under‑represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Observatory welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
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