Reward Program Manager

Referrals Only; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Reward Program Manager for a 12-month FTC. This high-impact role involves managing core Reward programs including the Annual Review Cycle and Job Architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Reward programs, exceptional organizational skills, and communication abilities. The company offers a flexible working environment, stock options, and a £1,000 annual learning budget. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence critical aspects of the company's Reward infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Stock options

Annual £1,000 learning budget

Macbook for all employees

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end management of Reward programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex compensation concepts.
• Proven track record of driving accountability across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of core annual Reward programs including Annual Review and Job Architecture.
• Design communication strategies for complex principles across the business.
• Establish governance models for compensation programs ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leading complex cross-functional Reward projects

Exceptional organizational skills

Highly developed communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a highly organized Reward Program Manager to join us on a 12‑month FTC. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our Reward infrastructure, ensuring our programs are executed flawlessly, are built to scale, and are driven by clear governance. Monzo is growing quickly, and we need our Reward framework to reflect that ambition. This is a high‑impact role focused on the complete end‑to‑end management and delivery of our key programs. You'll play a key role by… This is a critical delivery role focused on managing complexity and ensuring clarity and accountability across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end execution of Monzo's core annual Reward programs, including the Annual Review Cycle, Global Benchmarking, and Job Architecture implementation.
• Be highly skilled at communicating complex compensation concepts and changes, engaging managers, and proactively managing stakeholder expectations. You will be the main coordinator for external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Design and execute comprehensive communication strategies to clearly communicate complex reward principles, policies, and changes across all levels of the business. You will act as the key liaison between the Reward team and the wider People Collective.
• Establish and maintain robust governance models for all compensation programs, ensuring internal consistency and compliance with external regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, managing, and delivering end‑to‑end Reward programs (including Annual Review, Benchmarking, and Job Architecture) in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.
• Proven expertise in leading complex, cross‑functional Reward projects with a focus on project governance, milestone tracking, and flawless execution.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a track record of implementing structure and driving accountability across diverse teams.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to successfully simplify and communicate complex data and policies for all audiences.
• Experience in coordinating with external partners (e.g., data providers, consultants) and translating their input into internal delivery plans.

We are flexible on the base salary, depending on experience. Stock options are also offered. We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team. £1,000 learning budget each year to use on books, training courses and conferences. We will set you up to work from home; all employees are given Macbooks and for fully remote workers we will provide extra support for your work‑from‑home setup. Plus lots more! Read our full list of benefits.

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Application Process

• 30‑minute call with a recruiter
• Initial conversation with the HM
• Full‑loop interview stage with team members and key stakeholders

This process should take around 2‑3 weeks - your schedule is really important to us, so we promise to be as flexible as possible!