Reward & Benefits Partner | Data-Driven, Hybrid Role

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech are recruiting a Reward Business Partner on a fixed-term contract in Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite). The role supports salary reviews, benefits, recognition and data-driven reward initiatives, reporting to senior HR leaders and partnering with multiple stakeholders.

You will analyse reward data, benchmark pay, lead job evaluation, and ensure compliance while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Reward, Compensation & Benefits, Recognition or a similar specialist HR function.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience producing reward analysis, salary benchmarking and management information.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual salary review process, including pay benchmarking, modelling and implementation.
• Manage and continuously improve employee benefits programmes.
• Lead job evaluation activities and support organisational design initiatives.
• Analyse reward and people data, identifying trends and making actionable recommendations.
• Support the delivery of reward, recognition and benefits projects.
• Develop and enhance employee recognition programmes.
• Produce regular reward-related reports, dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with HR teams, managers, senior leaders, employee representatives and external providers.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of reward initiatives and support investment decisions.
• Ensure reward-related processes and policies remain compliant and fit for purpose.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Reward/Compensation

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Matchtech are recruiting a Reward Business Partner on a fixed-term contract in Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite). The role supports salary reviews, benefits, recognition and data-driven reward initiatives, reporting to senior HR leaders and partnering with multiple stakeholders.

You will analyse reward data, benchmark pay, lead job evaluation, and ensure compliance while aligning with business objectives.