Lead Partner

REWARD PARTNER

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Lead Reward Partner. This is a Permanent Staff position with competitive salary and benefits.

Reports to Head of Reward

Reporting to the Head of Reward, this role requires an experienced reward expert to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's reward framework, while actively managing day-to-day reward and payroll operations.

The role ensures the organisation provides competitive, fair, and compliant pay and benefits, balancing strategic alignment with hands‑on execution, and partnering with HRBPs and managers to support the consistent application of reward policies.

Support the design, development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of reward frameworks covering base pay, variable pay and benefits, ensuring alignment with market trends and internal equity.

Manage the end‑to‑end annual pay review process, including data preparation, modelling, system readiness and manager guidance.

Oversee day‑to‑day reward and benefits administration, ensuring accurate and timely inputs, outputs and reporting related to payroll, benefits, and the annual reward cycle.

Lead the design, management, and evaluation of benefits programmes (core and voluntary), ensuring value for money and strong employee experience.

Coordinate effectively with external vendors to ensure high‑quality service and support across reward programmes.

Lead the administration and coordination of employee share plans, engaging with legal and external advisors as required.

Manage salary survey participation, conduct comprehensive benchmarking analysis, and provide recommendations aligned to the reward philosophy and competitive positioning.

Ensure all reward practices comply with relevant legislation, tax rules and statutory reporting requirements (e.g., gender pay gap reporting).

Act as a trusted Reward Partner to HR, managers and leaders, providing expert advice, coaching, and training where needed.

Analyse reward and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide insight to support decision‑making.

Support the design, implementation, and measurement of employee recognition programmes.

Demonstrable experience ope rationalising reward strategy into practical frameworks and processes.

Experience designing and developing reward structures such as salary ranges, bonus schemes and LTIP frameworks.

Strong understanding of reward governance, UK legislation and statutory reporting requirements.

Experience administering and managing employee share plans.

HRIS experience, ideally SAP and relevant reward modules.

Solid understanding of the UK benefits market, including vendor management and benefits administration.

Experience working with payroll processes, with awareness of tax and reporting requirements.

Experience designing and evaluating employee recognition programmes.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong analytical and data manipulation skills.

Relevant HR or reward qualifications, or equivalent experience.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation.

Proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work, with strong team collaboration and knowledge‑sharing mindset.

High level of accountability and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and high‑quality outputs.