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.Pay
* Equity: 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.
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* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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