Reward Business Partner

Able Personnel; Urmston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Able Personnel is recruiting a Reward Business Partner for a leading education and skills provider in Manchester. This fixed-term maternity cover role offers hybrid working with two on-site days weekly.

You will lead reward, benefits and recognition initiatives, supporting pay reviews, salary modelling and the development of a fair and competitive reward offering across a large organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reward, benefits or recognition environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how reward activities support organisational objectives.
• A collaborative approach and confidence in building effective relationships across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual pay review process, including salary modelling and implementation.
• Manage and continually improve the benefits offering.
• Lead job evaluation activities using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
• Analyse reward data, identify trends and make practical recommendations.
• Support reward, benefits and recognition projects.
• Develop and enhance colleague recognition initiatives.
• Prepare reward reports and provide insights to support decision making.
• Build strong working relationships with HR colleagues, managers, senior leaders, Trade Union representatives and external partners.
• Analyse the costs of reward and benefits initiatives to support effective investment decisions.
• Support compliance with reward policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Reward experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5

Reward qualification or equivalent

Tools

iTrent

Power BI

Job description

Reward Business Partner

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, hybrid working with two days per week on site

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until December 2027

Ever felt like your reward and benefits experience could make a real difference, not just by supporting business decisions but by helping attract, motivate and retain talented colleagues?

Here is your chance to do just that.

At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing training provider for a passionate Reward Business Partner to join their expanding team based in Manchester.

This is a full time, fixed term opportunity until December 2027, offering hybrid working with two days per week on site. You will play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of reward, benefits and recognition initiatives, helping shape a fair and competitive reward offering across a large education and skills organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Support the annual pay review process, including salary modelling and implementation.
• Manage and continually improve the benefits offering.
• Lead job evaluation activities using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
• Analyse reward data, identify trends and make practical recommendations.
• Support reward, benefits and recognition projects.
• Develop and enhance colleague recognition initiatives.
• Prepare reward reports and provide insights to support decision making.
• Build strong working relationships with HR colleagues, managers, senior leaders, Trade Union representatives and external partners.
• Analyse the costs of reward and benefits initiatives to support effective investment decisions.
• Support compliance with reward policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a reward, benefits or recognition environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how reward activities support organisational objectives.
• A collaborative approach and confidence in building effective relationships across different teams.

Qualifications and experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification, a Reward qualification or equivalent practical experience in a reward role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong problem solving abilities.
• A commitment to the values of working as One Group, Innovation, Excellence, Ethics and Sustainability.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Knowledge of Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation methodology
• Experience using iTrent and Power BI

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of £38,400 to £48,000 per annum
• 28 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Hybrid working with two days per week on site

If you are ready to use your reward expertise to make a meaningful difference within the education and skills sector, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important projects while supporting the attraction, motivation and retention of talented colleagues