Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner - Compensation & Reward to lead the design and delivery of a competitive reward proposition. You will partner with HR, Finance and Payroll to drive equity, data-informed pay decisions, and compliant governance across multiple sites.

The role requires strong analytical capability, deep knowledge of compensation and benefits, and proven experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles in FMCG/multi-site environments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and pay governance.
• Experience with reward governance and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, data-driven advice on compensation and reward policies to senior stakeholders and HR leadership.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Reward Strategy, ASR, Bonus cycles, and system configuration.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent pay decisions across the organisation.
• Maintain governance, compliance, and policy documentation for reward.

Skills

Reward strategy

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel skills

Policy and governance

Communication & presentation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7 in HR/Reward

Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner - Compensation & Reward

Location: Rushmere, Northern Ireland

Reports to: Head of Reward & Benefits

Role Purpose

This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant, and engaging reward proposition across the organisation. The Reward Partner ensures strong internal (SOX) and external governance while driving continuous improvement in reward frameworks.

This is a hands-on role suited to a forward-thinking reward professional who wants to take ownership of the reward agenda and make a tangible business impact. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and senior business leaders to design and deliver reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees.

Key Responsibilities

Reward Strategy & Advisory

• Provide expert, data-driven advice on compensation and reward policies to senior stakeholders and HR leadership
• Support the development and execution of the organisation’s reward strategy aligned to business objectives
• Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent pay decisions across the organisation

Core Reward Cycles

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of:
• Annual Salary Review (ASR)
• Bonus cycles
• Manage system configuration (e.g. compensation modules), governance, and communications

Benchmarking & Job Architecture

• Deliver robust salary benchmarking and market analysis (FMCG/manufacturing sectors)
• Maintain and improve job architecture and levelling frameworks
• Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity

Projects & Transformation

• Lead key reward projects (e.g. pension consolidation, job architecture implementation)
• Contribute to HR transformation programmes and cross-functional initiatives

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with:
• Reward-related legislation (e.g. equal pay)
• Internal SOX controls
• External audit requirements
• Own reward governance, ensuring audit readiness, accuracy, and policy adherence
• Develop and maintain reward policies and procedures aligned to best practice

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Analyse reward data to generate actionable insights
• Produce reporting including:
• Pay trends and KPIs
• Bonus accruals
• Cost modelling and forecasting
• Executive dashboards and board-level packs
• Support budgeting and financial planning for reward and benefits

Stakeholder & Operational Delivery

• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of all reward elements (including pensions)
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality service aligned to SLAs
• Handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Line manage and develop the Reward Advisor
• Drive capability building and team performance
• Annual Salary Review and Bonus Cycle delivery
• Pension governance and consolidation project outcomes
• Job levelling framework implementation
• Salary benchmarking and market insights
• Monthly bonus accrual reporting
• Reward policy development and updates
• Bonus communication and execution

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and reward structures
• Knowledge of employment legislation and pay governance
• Experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Experience with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors or similar)
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-site environments
• Experience in pension administration (UK/ROI)
• Proven experience with:
• Benchmarking and market analysis
• Job architecture frameworks
• Reward transformation projects

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 in HR/Reward (Desirable)
• Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Desirable)
• 5+ years’ experience in reward, HR, or a related field

Additional Requirements

• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently