Interim HR/ Reward Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Higher Education is seeking a driven professional to lead evidence-based academic workforce planning. This role offers the chance to modernise pay frameworks and enhance academic progression, all while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. With a hybrid working model, you will have the flexibility to balance on-site and remote work. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on institutional improvements and gain valuable experience in strategic workforce planning. If you're ready to drive change and support career progression, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic workforce planning within Higher Education.
• Demonstrated expertise in modernising pay frameworks linked to career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead on evidence-based academic workforce planning within Higher Education.
• Support the modernisation of pay frameworks and review academic progression.

Skills

Academic Workforce Planning

Pay Framework Modernisation

Performance Management

Contract Implementation

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About Our Client

The client is a Higher Education provider in the West Midlands

Job Description

• Lead on evidence-based academic workforce planning within Higher Education.
• Support the modernisation of pay frameworks, ensuring alignment with career progression opportunities.
• Review and enhance academic progression, development, and terms & conditions.
• Manage academic promotion processes and support contract implementation.
• Develop and refine policy and process frameworks to drive institutional improvements.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in academic workforce planning within a Higher Education setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in modernising pay frameworks linked to career progression.
• Strong understanding of academic performance management, promotions, and contract implementation.
• Ability to start within 2-4 weeks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive contract rate based on experience.
• Hybrid working model - flexible on-site requirements based on contract type (full-time or part-time).
• Opportunity to lead impactful change within a Higher Education institution.
• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on modernisation and progression.
• Gain valuable experience in strategic workforce planning and pay framework reform.