Reward Lead - Interim

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead a Total Reward Project, focusing on pay, benefits, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves managing relationships with external consultants, providing technical support, and ensuring the project meets its timelines and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compensation processes and experience in the public sector. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while promoting equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension 10%

Life assurance

Income protection

Enhanced sick leave

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reward and benefits implementation is essential.
• Strong knowledge of compensation processes and job evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Total Reward Project covering pay, benefits, and a new portal.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensure project completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Experience in reward, grading, and benefits implementation

Knowledge of compensation processes

Experience in procurement and managing outsourced providers

Ability to manage change and stakeholder engagement

Strong understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ability to write and present complex information

Organisational skills and managing multiple priorities

Interpreting legislation and technical information

Education

MCIPD/FCIPD or equivalent experience

Job description

• Fantastic FTC opportunity to support organisation wide project
• Competitive salary and benefits

About Our Client

The client is a Public Sector organisation based in the West Midlands.

Job Description

• Lead a Total Reward Project, covering pay, benefits, and a new portal.
• Provide technical support for costings, modelling, and business cases.
• Manage relationships and contracts with external consultants.
• Develop options, make recommendations, and influence key stakeholders.
• Write and present board papers to senior leadership.
• Work with teams to plan and implement changes effectively.
• Develop new policies as needed.
• Ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Lead consultation and engagement with colleagues, People Partners, and senior leaders.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience in reward, grading, and benefits implementation.
• Strong knowledge of compensation processes, including job evaluation, salary structures, pay reviews, and benefits programs.
• Experience in procurement and managing outsourced providers (ideally in the public sector).
• Proven ability to manage change, consultation, and stakeholder engagement.
• MCIPD/FCIPD or equivalent experience in reward, compensation, and benefits.
• Strong understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, including equal pay and pay gaps.
• Ability to write and present complex information to senior leaders.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident in interpreting legislation and technical information.

What's on Offer

• Competitive FTC salary
• Open to full time, or part time (3-4 days min)
• Pension 10%
• Life assurance, income protection, enhanced sick leave, staff discounts etc.
• Hybrid working - 2 days minimum on site.