Reward Specialist

Catalyst Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services organization is seeking an experienced Reward Specialist to support various European Reward projects. In this mid-senior level contract role, you will lead project delivery, monitor compliance with regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed new processes. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and a focus on stakeholder management, along with a solid understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reward, compensation, and benefits with a project focus.
• Strong understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, suitable for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver various reward-related projects.
• Establish timelines and governance frameworks with senior stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements across all reward initiatives.

Skills

Reward project delivery

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Knowledge of EU Pay Transparency

Job evaluation methodologies

Tools

Excel

Job description

Base Pay Range

Reward Specialist - Projects

• 12 month FTC
• Hybrid working - City of London

About the Role

Our client is a leading global Financial Services organisation, seeking an experienced Reward Specialist to support and lead on various European Reward projects. You'll be working as part of a supportive team, where everyone is hands on.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver reward related projects, including EU Pay Transparency implementation, pay structure reviews, job evaluation, and benefits review.
• Establish clear objectives, timelines, and governance frameworks in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate data analysis and project execution.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance across all reward initiatives.
• Work with the HRIS team to ensure HR systems are configured to support compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead communication and training initiatives to embed new processes across multiple EU locations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in reward, compensation, and benefits, with a strong focus on project delivery.
• Strong understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data modelling and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and market benchmarking practices.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Human Resources