Reward Business Partner

Matchtech Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

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Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Reward Business Partner to join the People team on a fixed-term basis in Manchester. You will support the development and delivery of reward, benefits and recognition programmes to attract, motivate and retain a diverse workforce.

You will work with senior stakeholders to provide data-driven insights and ensure reward offerings remain competitive and aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Reward, Compensation and Benefits, Recognition or similar HR function.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in reward analysis, salary benchmarking and MI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support annual salary review process, including benchmarking and modelling.
• Manage and improve employee benefits programmes.
• Lead job evaluation activities and support organisational design.
• Analyse reward data and present trends with actionable recommendations.
• Support delivery of reward, recognition and benefits projects.
• Develop and enhance employee recognition programmes.
• Produce reward-related reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Build relationships with HR teams, managers and external providers.

Skills

Reward & benefits

Analytical capability

Excel (advanced)

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Our client, a large and well-established organisation, is seeking an experienced Reward Business Partner to join its People team on a fixed-term basis. This role will support the development and delivery of reward, benefits and recognition programmes designed to attract, motivate and retain talent across a diverse workforce. Working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider HR function, the Reward Business Partner will provide data-driven insights, support strategic decision-making and help ensure the organisation's reward offering remains competitive, compliant and aligned with business objectives.

Key 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 reward-related reports, dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders
• Build effective relationships with HR teams, managers, senior leaders, employee representatives and external providers

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Reward, Compensation and Benefits, Recognition or a similar specialist HR function
• CIPD qualification, Reward qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience in reward analysis, salary benchmarking and management information reporting
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align reward activity with wider business objectives

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, such as Korn Ferry Hay
• Experience using HR systems and reporting tools
• Experience working within a unionised environment
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting platforms

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale organisation with a strong people-focused culture