Interim Senior Reward Lead - Council

Spinwell Global Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited is seeking an Interim Senior Reward Lead for a 3-month contract in Hybrid/Chelmsford. The role leads reward policy, pay design and job evaluation, guiding senior stakeholders and ensuring compliance and value for money. Previous experience in large organisations and governance is essential.

DBS clearance is noted, with a daily rate of £500-£550. The position requires in-office presence at least one day per week and is Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (RQF Level 6) or equivalent through professional experience.
• Chartered CIPD, CIPP or equivalent qualification, with continuing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of reward strategy, pay frameworks and benefits design in large organisations.
• Expertise in pay equity and governance, with understanding of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and review of reward, pay and grading policies and processes.
• Advise on job evaluation, grading and pay design with governance and quality assurance.
• Provide reward consultancy to senior leaders and managers on complex reward matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Pay equity

Job evaluation

Data analytics

Education

Degree educated (RQF Level 6)

Chartered CIPD

Job description

Role: Interim Senior Reward Lead REF 24117
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Chelmsford - expectation of being in the office 1 day per week.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £500 - £550 per day
Security Clearance: DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for an Interim Senior Reward Lead for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERIM SENIOR REWARD LEAD

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of reward, pay and grading policies, frameworks and processes, ensuring they remain equitable, legally compliant, financially sustainable and aligned with organisational requirements and workforce priorities.
• Act as the organisation's lead professional adviser on job evaluation, grading and pay design, providing expert guidance, quality assurance and governance to ensure consistent application of policies and robust decision-making across the organisation.
• Provide specialist reward consultancy and advice to senior leaders, People colleagues and managers on complex reward matters, supporting informed decisions on organisational change, recruitment, retention, recognition, market positioning and employment reward issues.
• Lead the collection, interpretation and presentation of reward-related data, workforce metrics and market intelligence, using insight and evidence to support decision-making, identify risks and opportunities, and inform reward recommendations.
• Maintain effective governance arrangements for reward-related activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, organisational policy, audit requirements and recognised best practice, while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Manage the organisation's reward and benefits provision, including the review, procurement, implementation and monitoring of schemes and contractual benefits, ensuring value for money, operational effectiveness and a positive employee experience.
• Lead the organisation's approach to equal pay, reward assurance and pay equity, undertaking analysis, reviews and improvement activity to identify and mitigate risk, ensure compliance with legislative requirements and support fair, transparent and equitable reward practices across the organisation.
• Develop effective relationships with senior stakeholders, trade unions, external partners and professional networks to support the successful delivery of reward priorities, influence decisions and share best practice.
• Maintain expert knowledge of reward practice, employment legislation, job evaluation methodologies, market trends and emerging developments, providing subject matter expertise to support organisational decision-making and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively across the People and Organisational Development function to support wider workforce priorities and organisational objectives, contributing professional expertise to corporate initiatives and service improvement activities.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE INTERIM SENIOR REWARD LEAD

• Degree educated (RQF Level 6) or equivalent through relevant professional experience.
• Chartered CIPD, CIPP or equivalent professional qualification, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of reward strategy, pay frameworks and benefits design within large, complex organisations.
• Expertise in pay equity, equal pay and reward governance, with a strong understanding of relevant employment legislation.
• Significant experience of pay and grading, market benchmarking, reward analytics and salary surveys.
• Expert knowledge and practical application of job evaluation methodologies and organisational workforce frameworks.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insight and recommendations.
• Proven experience of leading complex change, programmes and projects, including business case development and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to advise and challenge senior leaders and stakeholders

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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