HR Data & Rewards Lead — Analytics, Pay & Systems

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized public body in Bedfordshire is seeking an HR Data Insights and Rewards Manager on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This senior role involves leading a team, ensuring data integrity, and aligning workforce analytics with business goals. Key responsibilities include managing pay structures, conducting pay reviews, and driving HR digital transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HR data and analytics, strong Excel skills, and effective stakeholder engagement abilities. Attractive benefits include enhanced leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions matched 2 to 1

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering days

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR data, reward, or analytics leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, data structures, and workforce analytics tools.
• Experience delivering annual pay review and reward cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of HR specialists.
• Manage benefits contracts and oversee compliance.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data.

Skills

HR data expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Leadership skills

Education

CIPD or equivalent HR qualification

Tools

HR systems

Power BI

Job description

A nationally recognized public body in Bedfordshire is seeking an HR Data Insights and Rewards Manager on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This senior role involves leading a team, ensuring data integrity, and aligning workforce analytics with business goals. Key responsibilities include managing pay structures, conducting pay reviews, and driving HR digital transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HR data and analytics, strong Excel skills, and effective stakeholder engagement abilities. Attractive benefits include enhanced leave and wellbeing initiatives.