Reward Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in London is seeking a Reward Manager to lead compensation and reward initiatives across the business, shaping pay structures and governance. You’ll work cross-functionally with HR, finance and senior leaders to ensure data-driven decisions and market-competitive pay.

You’ll manage annual pay reviews, benchmarking, bonus plans and benefits projects, with exposure to international markets and pay transparency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong compensation and reward experience gained in-house.
• Experience supporting or leading annual compensation review cycles.
• Knowledge of salary benchmarking methodologies and market data surveys.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear business insights.
• Experience managing stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual pay review cycles.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis.
• Provide reward insights and recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Support job evaluations and pay structure reviews.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure data-driven decisions.
• Manage compensation-related reporting and analytics.
• Lead and support annual bonus and incentive plan processes.
• Support reward and benefits projects across the business.
• Contribute to pay transparency, pay equity and governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with benefits providers and reward tech implementations.
• Work with global reward teams on international initiatives.
• Drive communication and engagement around reward programmes.

Skills

Compensation

Reward management

Annual reviews

Market benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Chiswick Business Park, West LondonWorking model: Hybrid, with 50% office-based and 50% remote working.We're looking for a Reward Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping how we reward, recognise and retain talent across our business.This is an exciting opportunity for a compensation-focused reward professional who enjoys working with data, influencing stakeholders and driving meaningful projects. While compensation will be your primary area of expertise, you'll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience across benefits, global reward initiatives and strategic projects.If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build your skills and gain exposure to international markets and senior stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be DoingCompensation & Reward (Approximately 70%)Lead annual pay review cyclesConduct market benchmarking and salary analysisProvide reward insights and recommendations to HR and business leadersSupport job evaluations and pay structure reviewsPartner with stakeholders to ensure reward decisions are data-driven and competitiveManage compensation-related reporting and analyticsLead and support annual bonus and incentive plan processesProjects & Benefits (Approximately 30%)Support key reward and benefits projects across the businessPlay an integral role in initiatives such as pay transparency, pay equity and reward governancePartner with benefits providers and support benefits reviewsAssist with implementation of reward-related technology and process improvementsCollaborate with global reward teams on international initiativesHelp drive communication and engagement around reward programmesWe're Looking ForStrong compensation and reward experience gained in-houseExperience supporting or leading annual compensation review cyclesKnowledge of salary benchmarking methodologies and market data surveysAdvanced Excel and strong analytical skillsAbility to turn complex data into clear business insightsExperience managing stakeholders and influencing decision-makingA hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detailExperience working in a fast-paced business environmentWhat Makes This Role Different?While compensation will be your core focus, you'll also gain exposure to broader areas of reward including benefits, international projects, pay transparency and reward communications.You'll join a collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to work across:Compensation strategyBenefits transformationInternational reward projectsGlobal stakeholder partnershipsPay transparency initiativesReward communications and employee engagementWhat Success Looks LikeIn your first year, you'll help deliver:Annual compensation review cyclesMarket benchmarking and pay analysisReward projects across UK and international marketsBenefits reviews and provider partnershipsOngoing reward process improvementsReady for Your Next Step?If you're a compensation-focused Reward professional looking for greater ownership, broader exposure and genuine career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help shape the future of reward within a growing and evolving business.