Director, Strategic Reward, Benefits & Recognition

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank/h bank

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Zusammenfassung

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition to lead our Centre of Expertise. You will shape a modern, inclusive and competitive reward offer to attract, retain and recognise outstanding people while delivering value, fairness and agility.

You will lead an evidence-led reward strategy, steer benefits and pensions services, and use data and market intel to address pay gaps and wider reward outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Senior-level reward leadership experience in a large, complex and unionised organisation
• Track record of turning strategy into measurable improvements
• Strong people leadership with inclusive and high-performing teams
• Credibility and influence with senior stakeholders and strong communication
• Experience of organisational transformation with budget and financial management

Aufgaben

• Lead an evidence-led reward strategy that is competitive regionally, nationally and internationally
• Continually improve benefits and recognition, strengthening the employee value proposition and pensions service
• Use robust data, market intelligence and KPIs to address pay gaps and equal pay
• Evolve job evaluation, job families and role architecture, and lead annual performance review cycle
• Build relationships across the University and sector, lead teams, and provide senior governance with insight and advice

Kenntnisse

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition to lead our Centre of Expertise. You will shape a modern, inclusive and competitive reward offer to attract, retain and recognise outstanding people while delivering value, fairness and agility.

You will lead an evidence-led reward strategy, steer benefits and pensions services, and use data and market intel to address pay gaps and wider reward outcomes.