Pay, Reward and Benefits Manager

Solos Consultants Ltd; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Solos Consultants Ltd is seeking a Pay, Reward and Benefits Manager for a 12-month contract based in Reading with hybrid working. You will own compensation and reward programmes and advise HR and management on pay decisions.

You will lead annual pay reviews, conduct market benchmarking, oversee mobility services and ensure compliance with pay-related governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Weak understanding and management of compensation frameworks and pay structures.
• Experience with base pay, ranges, allowances and variable pay.
• Strong knowledge of market benchmarking and pay analyses.
• Experience with mobility/relocation, payroll and industrial relations.
• Awareness of gender pay gap reporting and compensation audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compensation frameworks covering base pay, ranges, allowances and variable pay.
• Lead the annual pay review process and support incentive distribution.
• Conduct regular salary benchmarking and market analysis.
• Oversee the delivery of mobility services and related frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on pay and reward matters.
• Produce compensation data, KPIs and statutory reporting including gender pay gap.

Skills

Salary benchmarking

Pay reviews

Compensation frameworks

Rewards strategy

Mobility & relocation

Industrial relations

Gender pay gap reporting

Compensation audits

Total Reward

Reward management

Job description

Pay, Reward and Benefits Manager

Location: Reading / Hybrid
Contract: 12 months
Working pattern: 23 days per week onsite
Rate: £68.12 per hour Umbrella or £50.19 per hour PAYE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pay, Reward and Benefits Manager to join a large and complex organisation on a 12-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Reward, Compensation or Benefits professional to take ownership of key reward and compensation programmes, providing expert advice across pay, allowances, incentives and employee mobility.

The Role

As Pay, Reward and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for the effective delivery and ongoing development of compensation and reward frameworks, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant and aligned with business requirements.

You will work closely with HR, management and Reward colleagues, providing expert guidance on pay and reward matters and supporting key annual reward processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop compensation frameworks covering base pay, pay ranges, allowances and variable pay.
• Lead the annual pay review process and support incentive distribution.
• Conduct regular salary benchmarking and market analysis.
• Monitor the effectiveness of compensation programmes and recommend improvements.
• Oversee the delivery of domestic and international mobility services and frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and HR colleagues on compensation-related matters.
• Produce compensation data, KPIs and statutory reporting, including gender pay gap analysis.
• Support pay agreements and provide specialist input into industrial relations and trade union discussions.
• Work closely with HR and Payroll to ensure compensation changes are implemented accurately and compliantly.
• Act as the focal point for compensation-related internal and external audits.
• Ensure compensation processes comply with relevant legislation, regulations and internal governance.
• Provide professional leadership, guidance and development to Reward colleagues.
• Line manage Reward professionals and hold them accountable for delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Pay, Reward, Compensation or Total Reward professional with a strong understanding of compensation frameworks and pay structures.

• Pay & Reward Manager
• Reward Manager
• Compensation Manager
• Compensation & Benefits Manager
• Total Reward Manager
• Reward Lead
• Senior Reward Specialist
• Reward Consultant
• Head of Reward

You should have strong experience in areas such as salary benchmarking, pay reviews, compensation frameworks, allowances, incentives and reward strategy.

Experience with mobility/relocation, payroll, industrial relations, trade unions, gender pay gap reporting or compensation audits would be highly advantageous.

Working Arrangements

The position is based in Reading, with an expectation of approximately 23 days per week onsite, with the remainder working remotely.

There will also be some mandatory onsite attendance for induction, kit retrieval and a medical appointment.

Security clearance:

SC clearance is desirable, and candidates with SC clearance that has lapsed within the last 12 months may also be considered.