Interim Global Reward and Benefits Specialist

Morson Talent; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 129,150 - 171,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start opportunity

High-profile global reward assignment

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Morson Talent is seeking a Global Reward & Benefits Specialist for a 2-3 month fixed-term contract. This role invites applicants to support key global reward initiatives across multiple regions in a hybrid-work environment.

The chosen candidate will enhance reward frameworks and manage compensation reviews. The position offers a competitive day rate from £700 to £930, alongside the chance to influence global reward strategy within an international organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global reward and benefits within a large, international organisation.
• Strong expertise in compensation strategy and incentive design.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global reward frameworks.
• Lead annual compensation review activities across multiple geographies.
• Manage short-term incentive and variable pay programmes.

Skills

Global reward and benefits experience

Compensation strategy expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Global Reward & Benefits Specialist

2-3 Month Fixed-Term Contract | Immediate Start

Location: Hybrid - Any UK Office including London, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds (2 days per week in the office)

Rate: £700-£930 per day equivalent (Inside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Global Reward & Benefits Specialist to join a leading international organisation on a 2-3 month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior reward professional to support the delivery of key global reward initiatives across multiple regions during a busy period of activity.

Working within a complex, global environment, you will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and managing reward frameworks, policies, and programmes that support business objectives, ensure market competitiveness, and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global reward frameworks, including salary structures, job architecture, and incentive programmes.
• Lead annual compensation review activities, including salary reviews, promotions, governance, calibration, and budgeting processes.
• Manage and enhance short-term incentive (STI) and variable pay programmes.
• Oversee salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Support pay transparency initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Provide reward analytics, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop reward guidance, training, and capability-building initiatives for HR and business stakeholders.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership teams to align reward programmes with organisational objectives.
• Ensure reward governance, policies, and controls are applied consistently across global regions.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in global reward and benefits within a large, international organisation.
• Strong expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, job architecture, and incentive design.
• Proven experience leading annual compensation review cycles across multiple geographies.
• Deep understanding of reward governance, market benchmarking, and pay equity principles.
• Knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and broader reward-related regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to reward decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.
• Experience operating across international markets, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start opportunity.
• High-profile global reward assignment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive day rate equivalent of £700-£930 per day (Inside IR35).
• Opportunity to work within a complex, international organisation and influence reward strategy on a global scale.

To be considered, applicants should be available at short notice and able to commit to a 2-3 month contract.