Reward Manager​/Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Position: Reward Manager / Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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Dorset, England £47000.0 - £59900.0 per annum + £47000 - 59900–12 months fixed term

Full Time Non CIPD member
19 March 2026

Interim, contract & temporary

Employee Relations, Remuneration Professional Services Specialist
** About the Role
** As the organisation moves through a period of significant change, you will be responsible for shaping the future of the employee value proposition. Your primary focus will be to modernise the benefits offering, leading the end‑to‑end procurement & development of a new benefits platform that aligns with organisational priorities, enhances employee engagement, and supports recruitment & retention.
** Key Responsibilities
** Benefits Platform Design & Implementation
* Lead the full lifecycle of designing, selecting, procuring, and implementing a new employee benefits platform
* Conduct analysis, stakeholder engagement, and market reviews
* Deliver a seamless implementation with strong change and communication plans

Reward Expertise
* Apply deep technical knowledge across benefits, compensation, and reward structures
* Provide subject‑matter expertise to senior leaders and HR colleagues
* Ensure reward offerings remain compliant, competitive, and aligned to organisational goals

Benefits Platform Procurement (with Procurement Team)
* Working with the procurement team, you will oversee the procurement process end‑to‑end, including tender documentation, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
* Build strong relationships with platform providers and external partnersCandidates
* Significant experience as a Reward Manager, C&B Specialist, or Benefits SME, Reward Consultant, Compensation & Benefits Specialist
* A track record of implementing benefits platforms and leading reward transformation projects
* Deep understanding of compensation, benefits, and recognition frameworks
* Ideally, experience of procurement of external benefits' provider platforms.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational awareness
* Preferable experience of public sector or large complex organisations (highly desirable but not essential)
Opportunity to lead a high‑profile, business‑critical project

Work at the heart of major organisational transformation

Influence the future employee experience and reward strategy

Hybrid working arrangements and a supportive senior HR environment

If you’re a reward professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys shaping modern reward solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
** Offer
* ** 12 months fixed term contract
* Hybrid role - Ideally 2-3 days per week on site in Dorset but open to discussing working patterns
* Excellent holiday entitlement and pensions
* 37 hours

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