Reward Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Location: Chittening

We're looking for a Reward Manager for a public sector organisation based in Reading (hybrid) on an initial 12 months contract, paying up to £68 per hour (Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Reading 2 to 3 days per week. The successful Reward Manager will deliver the compensation elements of the reward strategy, including pay, allowances and incentive structures, and oversee a domestic and international mobility service.

You'll manage the annual pay review and incentive distribution, keep frameworks benchmarked and compliant, and act as the focal point for compensation audits. The role includes line management of a mobility enablement post and task management of up to two analysts or coordinators. You will need proven experience in the following:
Compensation and reward management, including base pay, allowance and incentive frameworks Benchmarking and market analysis Mobility programme management (domestic and international) Statutory and audit reporting, including gender pay gap analysis HR collaboration and payroll oversight Line management of reward professionals You'll also need practical exposure to supporting industrial relations, including areas such as advising on pay agreements and supporting trade union discussions and negotiations.

Public sector or defence sector experience would be beneficial. Holding or being eligible to obtain SC clearance would be a bonus. Interested? Please apply below. Compensation & Reward Lead, Reward Lead, Compensation Lead, Benefits Manager, pay and reward, benchmarking, mobility, statutory reporting, industrial relations, Reading, Hybrid, Contract, Inside IR35 Invitise is an ISO 9001 certified supplier to UK public sector frameworks, recruiting across technical and non-technical roles alongside our cyber security specialism.