An exciting opportunity for an experienced Reward Partner – Permanent, to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant and engaging reward and benefits proposition within a dynamic, matrix environment. The role: As the Reward Partner, you’ll act as a trusted subject-matter expert, partnering closely with HR, Finance and senior leaders to deliver end‑to‑end reward, payroll oversight, workforce reporting and compliance. This role offers real ownership, visibility and the opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level. Key responsibilitiesReward & Benefits (c.60%) Act as the go-to expert on reward and benefits, advising HR Business Partners and leaders on market practice and policy. Lead the end‑to‑end Annual Salary Review and Bonus processes, ensuring robust analysis and on-time delivery. Own benefits strategy and delivery, including annual renewals, supplier management and platform governance. Monitor market trends and recommend enhancements to benefit design and competitiveness. Manage relationships with brokers, benefit platforms and suppliers to ensure value for money and service quality. Design and deliver clear, engaging reward communications and support onboarding and induction activity. Act as UK lead for International Assignee and Local arrangements. Payroll & Reporting (c.30%) Provide oversight of monthly payroll and deputy support as required. Deliver accurate payroll planning, forecasting and budgeting in partnership with Finance. Produce high-quality reward and workforce analysis to support benchmarking, job evaluation and incentive design. Own HR dashboards, KPIs and ad‑hoc reporting, turning data into meaningful insight. HR Compliance (c.10%) Lead reward‑related HR compliance, audits and risk management activity. Ensure policies, processes and reporting meet legal, governance and audit requirements. About you CIPD qualified or equivalent or hold a relevant Reward qualification (degree preferred). Proven experience in a reward‑focused role within a matrix organisation. Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience desirable. Confident advisor to senior stakeholders with excellent communication skills. Detail‑driven, commercially minded and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Self-sufficient, proactive and comfortable working within a small, collaborative team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on reward professional looking to make a real impact and own the reward agenda end to end. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk