Reward Specialist

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reward Specialist to enhance its reward strategy across Europe and the USA. This role involves implementing key initiatives like the EU Pay Directive, managing benefit renewals, and reporting on gender pay gaps. The ideal candidate will be analytical, organized, and capable of advising senior stakeholders with confidence. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to fairness and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Aviva Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

MyStaffShop Discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in compensation and benefits across multiple countries.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the EU Pay Directive and job evaluation.
• Provide data-driven insights for reward decisions and manage benefits.

Skills

Compensation Analysis

Benefits Management

Project Delivery

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job Evaluation

Benchmarking

Legislative Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Professional HR Certification

Job description

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools is unique, but our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Reward Specialist to join our team. As a Reward Specialist, you will support the Senior Reward Manager in delivering key reward initiatives across Europe and the USA. Your responsibilities will include leading the implementation of the EU Pay Directive, including job evaluation, benchmarking, and creating pay structures. You will provide data-driven insights to inform reward decisions, manage benefit renewals, and lead gender pay gap reporting. Your role will align reward practices with Cognita’s strategic goals, employee value proposition, and ESG commitments, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and driving continuous improvement in reward strategy and communication.

Who we are looking for:
You are a highly analytical and organized reward professional with experience in compensation, benefits, and project delivery across multiple countries. You excel at translating complex data into actionable insights and confidently advise senior stakeholders. With excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset, you adapt quickly to change and manage multiple priorities. You have a deep understanding of job evaluation, benchmarking, and legislative developments such as the EU Pay Directive. Your commitment to fairness, integrity, and continuous improvement makes you a trusted partner in delivering impactful reward outcomes. If you are proactive, strategic, thrive in dynamic environments, and stay up to date with industry trends, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: This is a full-time temporary FTC position until August 2026.

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Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• MyStaffShop Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Professional Development

How to Apply
Please submit a completed Cognita application form via the Cognita Applicant Tracking System.

Closing Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025.

At Cognita Schools, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted before any appointment is confirmed.

At Cognita, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our values. With over 94 nationalities represented, our strength lies in our diversity, which drives our success and creates a place where everyone can thrive.