Reward Project Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Reward Project Manager in Belfast. This strategic HR role involves leading complex reward-related projects to enhance organizational practices. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a proven track record in HR or reward strategies. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60k, along with hybrid and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary up to £60k

Hybrid and flexible working pattern

Enhanced pension

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Strong blend of project management and reward expertise.
• Experience leading people strategies in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in leading HR or reward strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement complex reward projects.
• Provide expert guidance on reward strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Oversee risk management and project reporting.
• Mentor and support HR colleagues.

Skills

Reward Specialist

Head of Reward

Compensation and Benefit

Comp & Bens

Reward Manager

Education

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Reward Project Manager - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to partner with an award-winning organisation as they look to add an experienced Reward Project Manager to their forward-thinking Human Resources team. This is a strategic HR role, focused on the design and delivery of a range of reward-related projects that will support the organisation's ambition to be a great place to work.

The role

You will be responsible for implementing projects that bring efficiency, compliance, and innovation to reward practices.

This role requires a strong blend of project management, reward expertise, and stakeholder engagement. You\'ll work collaboratively across HR, with senior leaders, external advisors, and trade union representatives to deliver projects that align with business objectives and values.

The main responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement complex reward projects, including data analysis, scenario modelling, and compliance reviews.
• Provide expert guidance and advice on reward strategies and their impact across the business.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, trade unions, and employees to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee risk management, project reporting, and transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Mentor and support HR colleagues to embed knowledge and sustain project outcomes.
• Support the review and development of HR policies, ensuring best practice and compliance.

The ideal candidate

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Similar experience leading people strategies in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in leading the successful development and implementation of HR or reward strategies.
• Chartered Membership of the CIPD (or equivalent) - Desirable.

What\'s on offer

• Competitive base salary upto £60k.
• Hybrid and flexible working pattern.
• Enhanced pension.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs

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Skills

• Reward Specialist
• Head of Reward
• Compensation and Benefit
• Comp & Bens
• Reward Manager