Interim Reward Specialist

Michael Page; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm seeks a Reward Specialist to provide expert advice and support on various HR projects, including benchmarking and compliance with EU Pay Transparency Directive. The role involves managing salary review cycles, developing compensation ranges, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with Global Grading Frameworks, data analysis proficiency, and strong organizational skills. This is a hybrid position, offering a daily rate and the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Potential for permanent placement

Valuable experience in the industrial sector

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Willis Towers Watson Job evaluation and Global Grading Framework implementation.
• Strong capability in data analysis, proficient in Excel.
• Experience with HRIS, preferably with Success Factors or Workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Annual Salary and Bonus Review cycle executions.
• Support Head of Reward with EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Lead designated reward projects and manage job evaluation frameworks.

Skills

Data analysis and modelling

Stakeholder management

Excellent organisational skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Provide expert reward advice and support Head of Reward on a wide range of reward & HR projects and BAU. Activities include benchmarking & analysis, Global Grading framework development & communication, Job levelling, pay range development, development of specific/local reward initiatives, EU Pay Transparency Directive implementation & comms, delivery of the Annual Salary and Bonus cycle processes.

Client Details

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.

Description

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.

Profile

• 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 is 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.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £(Apply online only) 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.