Interim Reward Manager

Interim Reward Manager (12m FTC)

Location:

Remote with ad-hoc,global business travel

Contract:

12-month fixed term

Hours:

Standard office hours with flexibility Salary: £75K - £80K p/a (pro-rata)  bonus Interview: 2-3 virtual stages An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reward Specialist to join a respected organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping and delivering reward strategies that support engagement and organisational goals. With a competitive salary of £65K - £75K (pro-rata), this position is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working closely with HR teams to deliver best-in-class reward solutions. What you'll do:
As a Reward Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract), you will play an integral part in shaping how employees are recognised and rewarded throughout the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with HR partners to develop fair and transparent reward frameworks that reflect both market conditions and internal values. You will take ownership of key processes such as annual pay reviews, benefits administration, bonus scheme management, and policy development.

By staying attuned to industry trends and regulatory changes, you will ensure that all reward offerings remain competitive while supporting broader organisational goals. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly will be essential as you advise managers and employees alike on all aspects of compensation. Collaborate with HR colleagues to design, implement, and review reward policies that align with organisational objectives and promote employee engagement.

Lead annual pay review processes, including salary bench-marking, market analysis, and recommendations for pay adjustments. Manage the administration of employee benefits programmes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication to all staff members. Support the delivery of bonus schemes and incentive plans by providing clear guidance on eligibility criteria and performance metrics. Advise managers and employees on reward-related queries, offering empathetic support and clear explanations of policies and procedures.

Monitor external trends in compensation and benefits to ensure the organisation remains competitive within its sector. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on reward initiatives, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement. Contribute to wider HR projects such as job evaluation exercises, gender pay gap reporting initiatives as required. Ensure all reward activities comply with relevant legislation and internal governance standards.

What you bring:

To excel as a Reward Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract), you will bring substantial experience from previous roles focused on compensation or benefits within established organisations. Your background should include hands-on involvement in designing reward frameworks, conducting salary bench-marking exercises using reputable market data sources, managing benefit schemes efficiently, and supporting annual pay reviews from start to finish. You will have developed excellent analytical capabilities allowing you to interpret data accurately while maintaining sensitivity when communicating outcomes.

Your interpersonal strengths will enable you to collaborate effectively across teams-building rapport quickly while remaining approachable when handling confidential matters. A thorough understanding of current UK employment legislation is essential so that all activities are compliant; familiarity with gender pay gap reporting or job evaluation methodologies would be advantageous. Demonstrated experience in reward management or compensation and benefits roles within medium or large organisations over several years.

Proven track record of managing annual pay review cycles including salary bench-marking against market data. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets related to compensation structures or benefits utilisation. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build…