Reward Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Reward Manager to oversee reward strategies within the FMCG industry. The role involves project delivery for a benefits platform, stakeholder engagement, and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in compensation and benefits, with a strong understanding of market data and HR legislation. This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary up to £60k, a car allowance, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k

£5000 car allowance

On-site gym

First-class office environment

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a reward or compensation and benefits role.
• Strong understanding of reward frameworks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret market data effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant HR and employment legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Capability to work independently and deliver results within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project delivery of the new benefits platform.
• Engage with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Design and deliver internal comms and engagement plans.
• Review and align current benefits provision.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance during transfers and maintenance.
• Develop reporting and insight dashboards.
• Train HR and line managers on the new system.
• Benchmark benefits regularly and identify improvement opportunities.
• Own key annual reward cycle activities.

Skills

Experience in reward or compensation and benefits role

Understanding of reward frameworks

Ability to analyse and interpret market data

Knowledge of HR and employment legislation

Stakeholder management and communication skills

Capability to work independently

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Reward Manager to lead and deliver comprehensive reward strategies within the FMCG industry. This role is based in Manchester and involves

Client Details

Our client is a well-established medium-sized organisation operating within the Consumer Goods sector. They are recognised for their strong industry presence and commitment to delivering high-quality products to consumers.

Description

• Support end-to-end project delivery of the new benefits platform, through launch and post-implementation review.

• Engage with external providers and internal stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Finance, Comms) to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

• Design and deliver internal comms and engagement plans, ensuring employees understand, adopt, and value the new offering.

• Review and align current benefits provision to ensure market competitiveness and consistency with the wider reward strategy.

• Ensure data accuracy and compliance, including GDPR and contractual obligations, during the transfer and ongoing maintenance of employee benefit records.

• Develop reporting and insight dashboards to track uptake, utilisation, and ROI of the new platform.

• Train HR and line managers on the new system and associated policies or process changes.

• Benchmark benefits regularly post-implementation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement or evolution.

• Own key annual reward cycle activities, including salary and bonus reviews

Profile

A successful Reward Manager should have:

• Proven experience in a reward or compensation and benefits role.
• Strong understanding of reward frameworks
• Ability to analyse and interpret market data effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant HR and employment legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Capability to work independently and deliver results within deadlines.
• Manufacturing and Production is not considered essential

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to 60k per annum.
• Additional benefits including a 5000 car allowance.
• Opportunity to work in a thriving Manufacturing and Production environment in Manchester.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for career development.
• Supportive company culture fostering professional growth.
• on-site gym, first class office environment and facilities

If you are ready to bring your Reward Manager expertise in to a leading organisation, we encourage you to apply today!