Interim Reward/HR Consultant

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Higher Education is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead academic workforce planning and modernisation of pay frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to implement effective performance management processes and enhance academic progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will play a pivotal role in driving institutional improvements and supporting contract implementation, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in Higher Education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive contract rate

Opportunity for impactful change

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic workforce planning within Higher Education.
• Strong understanding of performance management and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-based academic workforce planning in Higher Education.
• Support modernisation of pay frameworks and performance management.

Skills

Academic workforce planning

Performance management

Pay framework modernisation

Contract implementation

Education

Experience in Higher Education

Job description

• Hybrid working
• Exciting project upcoming

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.
• Implement effective performance management processes.
• 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.