Reward Specialist | £40K–£42K + 10% Bonus | Hybrid (Greater Manchester)
We’re working with a market-leading, high-volume employer currently rolling out a refreshed Reward Strategy designed to improve recognition, benefits, and overall colleague experience.
They’re looking for a Reward Specialist with 2–3 years’ experience who wants greater autonomy across compensation & benefits projects and the chance to deliver full reward cycles from start to finish.
📍 Location: Greater Manchester (2 days a week in the office)
💰 Salary: £40,000–£42,000 + 10% bonus
Why This Role?
* Join a business investing heavily in its people and reward strategy
* Work closely with a respected Head of Reward and senior team
* Gain exposure to both compensation and benefits projects
* Support the rollout of new benefits and enhancements based on employee feedback
* Deliver annual reward cycles with autonomy and ownership
What You’ll Do:
* Coordinate annual pay reviews, bonus payments, and share schemes
* Analyse and interpret compensation data to support decision-making
* Assist with benchmarking and job evaluation panels
* Provide reward advice to People Partners and line managers
* Support policy creation and ensure compliance with reward governance
* Contribute to process improvements and strategic reward projects
What Will Get You an Interview:
* 2–3 years’ reward experience in high-employee-volume environments
* Strong analytical mindset and Excel skills
* Experience delivering reward project cycles end-to-end
* Confidence in interpreting data and providing recommendations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits Include:
🎂 28 days holiday + birthday off + BH
💷 Share save scheme
🩺 Private medical insurance
💰 6.5% employer pension contribution
🛍 20–30% staff discount
If you’re ready to build your career in reward and want a role that offers both variety and impact, message me or email lewis@jgarecruitment.com.
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