Reward Manager

River Island; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reward Manager to lead their Pay & Reward department. This role involves delivering key reward policies and managing various processes to attract and retain talent. You will oversee pay reviews, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with reward legislation. The company values its diverse workforce and offers a supportive environment with a range of benefits including flexible working, an onsite gym, and a robust rewards program. If you're passionate about enhancing employee experience and driving process improvements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Onsite gym

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Healthcare options

Free onsite parking

25 days paid holiday

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder management and influencing.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver key Reward policies and processes.
• Manage company car fleet and vendor relationships.
• Oversee pay reviews and ensure legislative compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Market knowledge of reward landscape

Understanding of reward legislation

Analytical skills

Experience with HRIS systems

Knowledge of employment taxes

Organizational skills

Line management experience

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

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Description

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

Department:

Pay & Reward

Location:

Head Office, Chelsea House

Role Overview

As Reward Manager, you will lead and deliver key Reward policies, processes, activities, and projects. Your work will support the attraction and retention of talent, including activities such as company car management, annual Pay/Bonus reviews, benchmarking, and Gender Pay Gap Reporting (UK and ROI). You will partner with the People team, providing expert advice and delivering a robust benefits offering, while line managing a Reward Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor and improve the benefits matrix for competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
2. Design and maintain salary structures, ensuring legislative compliance.
3. Oversee pay reviews, bonus cycles, and LTIP processes.
4. Manage the company car fleet, vendor relationships, and policy updates.
5. Ensure accurate gender pay reporting and create insightful reports.
6. Prepare for future reporting needs, including ethnicity pay gap.
7. Maintain data for external benchmarking.
8. Manage benefits providers and vendor relationships.
9. Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
10. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
11. Support and guide the Reward Administrator.

Ideal Skills and Experience

1. Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
2. Market knowledge of reward landscape.
3. Understanding of reward legislation and reporting obligations.
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
5. Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Oracle.
6. Knowledge of employment taxes related to reward.
7. Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
8. Line management experience.

What We Offer

• 50% staff discount and staff shop.
• RI Rewards program with discounts and benefits.
• Onsite gym, subsidised restaurant, social events, and support programs.
• Flexible working, early finishes, Summer Fridays.
• Family support programs, including enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
• Giver Island giving scheme and volunteer days.
• On-the-job training and qualifications.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Bonus scheme.
• Healthcare options via AXA.
• Free onsite parking.
• 25 days paid holiday, with options to purchase more.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting equality. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and consider flexible working arrangements.