Reward Lead: Strategic Delivery & Analytics

The Curve Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curve Group is seeking an experienced Reward Lead to join the People team of a major international financial services organisation. This role blends hands-on day-to-day Reward delivery with strategic improvements across pay, benefits and governance.

You’ll lead the annual compensation review, benchmarking, benefits management, and Reward MI while partnering with Finance and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive Reward experience in complex organisations and strong

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Reward-focused role within a complex organisation.
• Experience delivering annual salary/pay review and bonus processes.
• Experience with salary benchmarking and market data methodologies (WTW, Mercer, Korn Ferry/Hay or similar).
• Strong analytical and numerical capability with Reward modelling and scenario analysis.
• Experience managing benefits and external Reward providers.
• Experience producing Reward MI including pay gap reporting and pay review analysis.
• Strong understanding of Reward governance, legislation and best practice.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and presenting Reward analysis and recommendations.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Compensation Review Process from planning to delivery.
• Manage and develop the organisation's approach to reward benchmarking and salary positioning.
• Oversee employee benefits and relationships with external providers and vendors.
• Produce and interpret Reward MI, pay review outcomes, and pay gap reporting.
• Develop pay structures, job evaluation, and Reward frameworks.
• Provide expert Reward advice to HRBP, managers and senior leaders.
• Lead Reward projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance on modelling, budgets, scenarios and affordability.
• Ensure compliance with Reward-related legislation and equal pay requirements.
• Act as Reward SME across the People function and share market insights.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD or Reward-related qualification

Tools

Reward modelling

Job description

The Curve Group is seeking an experienced Reward Lead to join the People team of a major international financial services organisation. This role blends hands-on day-to-day Reward delivery with strategic improvements across pay, benefits and governance.

You’ll lead the annual compensation review, benchmarking, benefits management, and Reward MI while partnering with Finance and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive Reward experience in complex organisations and strong