Interim Reward Specialist

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Reward Manager to oversee the end-to-end reward cycle for a large Japanese business. This role offers a daily rate of £400 to £500 and a hybrid working setup. The successful applicant will manage market salary analysis, support the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and lead important reward projects. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in a respected organization within the industrial sector.

Benefits

Daily rate of £400‑500

6‑12 month role with potential to become permanent

Leading large projects

Opportunity for valuable experience in a specialised field

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Willis Towers Watson Job evaluation and Global Grading Framework implementation.
• Proficient in Excel, ideally including macros.
• Experienced with HRIS systems like Success Factors and Workday Compensation Modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end reward cycle and project work.
• Support EU Pay Transparency Directive roll-out and communication.
• Lead designated reward projects and manage Job evaluation framework.

Skills

Data analysis and modelling

Job evaluation framework implementation

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

HRIS exposure

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

About Our Client

Leading global integrated trading and business investment company that operates in diverse industries – including metals, infrastructure, energy, and media – to create value, develop businesses, and provide financial solutions worldwide.

Job Description

Interim Reward position to manage end to end reward cycle and project work

Opportunity to work for large Japanese business going through growth

Assisting with the preparations and managing the execution of the Annual Salary and Bonus Review cycle, including all modelling activities, management reporting and market data analysis/submissions.

Supporting Head of Reward and the business with the EU Pay Transparency Directive legislative changes, roll‑out and communication activities, as well as manager and employee training.

Developing new compensation ranges for business aligned to EU Pay Transparency Directive roll‑out plan and objectives.

Managing the completion of a variety of different external market salary surveys in order to identify and monitor the company’s relative position in the market and make any necessary adjustments to current practice in order to attract and retain high‑calibre talent.

Leading on designated reward projects, including the set‑up and management of the Job evaluation framework (WTW) and Global Grading System (GGS) across the business.

Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on specific pay and benefits issues as needed, supporting the implementation of frameworks as appropriate and ensuring compliance to guidelines and processes.

Collaborating with HRBPs as necessary to manage performance management processes, out‑of‑cycle salary increases and recognition initiatives.

Proactively reviewing current reward policies in order to ensure these are innovative, competitive, efficient and fit for purpose.

Assisting in mapping and enhancing the People Department Service Catalogue, ensuring high‑quality service delivery of Reward products and services.

Complying with business procedures, policies and regulations as applicable.

Keeping up to date with industry best practice and market trends through networking, reading journals and publications, attending relevant courses/seminars, and identifying ways of bringing best practice into business.

The Successful Applicant

• Significant experience in Willis Towers Watson Job (WTW) evaluation and Global Grading Framework implementation and management.
• Strong capability of, and interest/experience in, data analysis and modelling (proficient Excel user, ideally including macros).
• Experienced PowerPoint and SharePoint user able to present data in a concise, structured and compelling way, using visuals and graphics.
• Previous exposure to HRIS from a reward perspective, including Success Factors and Workday Compensation Modules.
• Exposure to EU Pay Transparency Directive related changes, including roll‑out and communication activities, as well as manager and employee training (preferred).
• Able to hit the ground running and make decisions working comfortably under pressure and dealing with a degree of ambiguity.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Team player able to partner and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and colleagues, building effective cross‑functional relationships.
• Self‑driven and highly organised with an ability to make decisions and implement practical solutions.
• Flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and willing to assume responsibility for a wide range of tasks and issues.
• High integrity, positivity, resilience and professionalism.
• Culturally fluent and aware, able to work effectively in a diverse, international environment.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate of £400‑500 GBP.
• 6‑12 month role with opportunity to go permanent.
• Lead on large end to end projects.
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Temporary position offering valuable experience in a specialised field.
• Hybrid working set‑up.