On behalf of IBCA, we are looking for a Pay, Reward and Benefits Lead - (Inside IR35) for a 12-month contract based REMOTELY
Job summary
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is a new arm's-length body set up, at unprecedented pace, to administer compensation to people whose lives have been impacted by the infected blood scandal.
IBCA will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right.
We are committed to putting the infected and affected blood community at the centre of every decision we make and every step we take to build our organisation to deliver compensation payments
Job description
As the lead on pay, reward and benefits you will support the Head of Pay and Policy in setting the strategic direction and leading the delivery of IBCA's pay, reward and benefits arrangements.
You will work closely with multiple stakeholders including IBCA's Board, Executive Committee, Remuneration Committee, senior executives and external partners to provide expert advice and credible solutions to ensure IBCA's pay arrangements are fit for purpose, competitive and affordable.
You will play an active role in supporting the HR Director and other senior colleagues as IBCA's HR team takes shape. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role which involves managing multiple priorities and frequently changing requirements, so you will need to be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
As a Pay, Reward and Benefits Lead - (Inside IR35), your main responsibilities will be:
? Finalising IBCA's approach to pay, reward and benefits, including leading on engagement and securing any necessary approvals
? Leading IBCA's annual pay award cycles, including pay modelling and developing proposals, negotiations with the Trade Union(s) and ensuring compliance with the Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance and alignment with the Senior Civil Service (SCS) pay framework throughout.
? Leading on modelling and delivery of IBCA's gender and ethnicity pay gap reporting and leading/supporting the delivery of any regular or ad hoc activity, for example, contributing to IBCA's Annual Report and Accounts and responding to any relevant commissions
? Proactively monitor the effectiveness of IBCA's pay, reward and benefits arrangements and develop solutions and improvements where necessary to ensure they enable IBCA to attract, motivate, develop and retain the talent it needs to deliver for victims of infected blood
Essential
? Significant experience in pay and reward across complex organisational environments.
? Operated at Head of Pay and Reward level
? Experience contributing to annual reports and accounts
? Strong capability in analysing, interpreting and presenting pay related data
? Proven experience in developing, shaping and advising on pay policy strategy
? Background in working within dedicated pay or reward teams
? Demonstrated experience managing and delivering the annual pay remit cycle including developing business cases and navigating internal governance processes.
? Experience of public sector pay policy and governance is essential.
Desirable
? Experience of working with the Trade Union(s) to deliver positive outcomes, preferably in a pay and reward context
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, IBCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
DE&I Commitment
IBCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
IBCA guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.
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