Reward Manager (Maternity cover)

Hill Dickinson; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Liverpool seeks a Reward Manager to cover maternity leave. You will manage the reward strategy, benefits, and collaborate with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, analytical abilities, and experience in managing benefits within a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive benefits and potential flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Bespoke training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing reward and benefits.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cyclical reward and benefits renewal process.
• Develop the annual reward and benefit programme.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit offerings and propose improvements.

Skills

Managing reward and benefits

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPD qualification

Experience in a professional service environment

Job description

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Reward Manager (Maternity cover), Liverpool

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Client:

Hill Dickinson

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Term: Contract Department: HR & Development Location: Liverpool The Firm

Hill Dickinson LLP is a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds, Newcastle, Piraeus, Singapore, Monaco and Hong Kong. With more than people including partners and legal directors, the firm delivers advice and strategic guidance spanning the full legal spectrum, from non-contentious advisory and transactional work, to all forms of commercial litigation.

Hill Dickinson acts as a trusted adviser to a wide portfolio of clients across a wide range of specialist sectors: from transport and logistics and international trade, through to retail, insurance, marine, health, education, manufacturing, public sector and banking and financial services.

Job role: Reward Manager (Maternity cover)

Employment type: Fixed term contract (9 - 12 months)

Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

As the winner of two Working Families’ awards for ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Recruitment ’ and ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Working Award ’, we are happy to consider flexible working opportunities to help you balance your work and home life.

Department: HR & Development

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: At Hill Dickinson we understand that incentives go far beyond a good salary, so we have created a comprehensive benefits package tailored around our people.

Here are some examples of what we offer:

25 days’ annual leave

Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown

Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme

2 charity volunteering or pro bono days

Flexible, agile and home working

BUPA

Permanent health insurance

Flexible pension scheme

Medicash

EAP with access to counselling

Enhanced family leave policies

Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back-up care per year

Life assurance

Annual travel season ticket loan

Dress for your day policy

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Financial contribution towards home working equipment

Role overview

Introduction to the role:

Our HR team are looking to recruit a Reward Manager to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for proactively contributing to the development of the reward strategy. In collaboration with key stakeholders, you will develop and manage the firm’s benefit arrangements to include pensions, health and risk benefits, and the UK flexible benefits scheme. It is an exciting role with the opportunity to create and deliver initiatives to ensure that the firm continues to attract and retain the best people.

Introduction to the team:

As Reward Manager, you will be part of a wider HR team that supports the firm in areas such as HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion and reward. Led by the HR Director, the team is currently made up of 24 HR professionals, who strive to deliver a seamless service to all Partners and employees.

Key responsibilities:

Manage the cyclical reward and benefits renewal process.

Plan, develop and deliver the annual reward and benefit programme, with active promotion of the firm’s benefits.

Analysis of reward and benefit provider scheme and membership data

Manage the UK benefit portal and the benefit broker account management relationship.

Manage the International benefit schemes and develop relationships with the Office Heads

Evaluation of the effectiveness of benefit offerings, research competitors and propose new benefits that align to firm’s values.

Ensure that all benefit schemes comply with relevant legislation.

Visibility across the firm, building relationships with key stakeholders.

Involvement in projects within the HR Team and other Central Services Teams

Enabling and supporting the wider HR team to understand and communicate on employee and Partner benefits.

What are we looking for

Essential:

Proven experience of managing reward and benefits

Experience gained from working in a fast-paced environment and ability to respond to changing priorities.

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Demonstrable passion for client service and delivery of results

Excellent negotiation and analytical skills

Solutions focussed with a flexible approach and ability to make confident decisions.

Experience of managing 3rd party relationships

Commercial acumen with the ability to develop strategy.

Ability to identify areas of improvement and recommend change.

Ability to engage and gain credibility with stakeholders.

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills and a professional approach

Up to date knowledge of market trends

Works successfully as part of a team, sharing knowledge, collaborating with and supporting colleagues.

Desirable:

Experience of working within a professional service environment

CIPD qualification