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Interim Reward Specialist
Contract: 12m fixed-term
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Cheshire
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 (with flexibility)
Interview: 2 stages - 1 virtual, 1 in-person
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reward Specialist to join a respected organisation in the Northwest on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping and delivering reward strategies that support engagement and organisational goals. With a competitive salary of £60K - £70K (pro-rata), this position is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working closely with HR teams to deliver best-in-class reward solutions.
What you'll do
* Collaborate with HR colleagues to design, implement, and review reward policies that align with organisational objectives and promote employee engagement.
* Lead annual pay review processes, including salary benchmarking, market analysis, and recommendations for pay adjustments.
* Manage the administration of employee benefits programmes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication to all staff members.
* Support the delivery of bonus schemes and incentive plans by providing clear guidance on eligibility criteria and performance metrics.
* Advise managers and employees on reward-related queries, offering empathetic support and clear explanations of policies and procedures.
* Monitor external trends in compensation and benefits to ensure the organisation remains competitive within its sector.
* Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on reward initiatives, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
* Contribute to wider HR projects such as job evaluation exercises and gender pay gap reporting initiatives as required.
* Ensure all reward activities comply with relevant legislation and internal governance standards.
What you bring:
* Demonstrated experience in reward management or compensation and benefits roles within medium or large organisations over several years.
* Proven track record of managing annual pay review cycles including salary benchmarking against market data.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets related to compensation structures or benefits utilisation.
* Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels across the business.
* Clear written and verbal communication abilities for preparing reports or presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law relating to pay, benefits, equality, diversity, inclusion, and gender pay gap reporting requirements.
* Experience administering employee benefits programmes such as pensions or healthcare schemes is highly desirable.
* A collaborative approach with a genuine interest in supporting others through change management or process improvements within HR functions.
What sets this company apart
This organisation stands out for its commitment to nurturing talent through supportive leadership practices that prioritise collaboration, empathy, and shared success. The company emphasises flexible working opportunities and ongoing training to develop expertise in reward management while expanding networks within a collaborative environment. The workplace culture focuses on kindness, respect, dependability, and collective growth.
What's next
If you are ready to use your expertise in reward management to make a meaningful difference within an inclusive team environment, this is your moment. Apply today by clicking on the link below; we look forward to connecting with you soon.
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EEO statement
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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