Role Purpose
This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant, and engaging reward proposition across the organisation. The Reward Partner ensures strong internal (SOX) and external governance while driving continuous improvement in reward frameworks.
Job Title
Reward Partner
Department
Reward & Benefits
Location
Rushmere, Northern Ireland
Reports To
Head of Reward & Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Reward Strategy & Advisory
* Provide expert, data-driven advice on compensation and reward policies to senior stakeholders and HR leadership
* Support the development and execution of the organisation’s reward strategy aligned to business objectives
* Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent pay decisions across the organisation
Core Reward Cycles
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of:
o Annual Salary Review (ASR)
o Bonus cycles
* Manage system configuration (e.g. compensation modules), governance, and communications
Benchmarking & Job Architecture
* Deliver robust salary benchmarking and market analysis (FMCG/manufacturing sectors)
* Maintain and improve job architecture and levelling frameworks
* Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity
Projects & Transformation
* Lead key reward projects (e.g. pension consolidation, job architecture implementation)
* Contribute to HR transformation programmes and cross-functional initiatives
Governance & Compliance
* Maintain full compliance with:
o Reward-related legislation (e.g. equal pay)
o Internal SOX controls
o External audit requirements
* Own reward governance, ensuring audit readiness, accuracy, and policy adherence
* Develop and maintain reward policies and procedures aligned to best practice
Data, Reporting & Insights
* Analyse reward data to generate actionable insights
* Produce reporting including:
o Pay trends and KPIs
o Bonus accruals
o Cost modelling and forecasting
o Executive dashboards and board-level packs
* Support budgeting and financial planning for reward and benefits
Stakeholder & Operational Delivery
* Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of all reward elements (including pensions)
* Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality service aligned to SLAs
* Handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and professionalism
People Leadership
* Line manage and develop the Reward Advisor
* Drive capability building and team performance
Key Deliverables
* Annual Salary Review and Bonus Cycle delivery
* Pension governance and consolidation project outcomes
* Job levelling framework implementation
* Salary benchmarking and market insights
* Monthly bonus accrual reporting
* Reward policy development and updates
* Bonus communication and execution
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and reward structures
* Knowledge of employment legislation and pay governance
* Experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles
* Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
* Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
* High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* High level of discretion and professionalism
Desirable
* Experience with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors or similar)
* Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-site environments
* Experience in pension administration (UK/ROI)
* Proven experience with:
o Benchmarking and market analysis
o Job architecture frameworks
o Reward transformation projects
Qualifications
* CIPD Level 5 or 7 in HR/Reward (Desirable)
* Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Desirable)
* 5+ years’ experience in reward, HR, or a related field
Additional Requirements
* Commercially minded with strong business acumen
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
* Strong team collaboration skills
* Full UK driving licence
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