Strategic Rewards Specialist — 12-Month Contract

Big Science Sweden; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a review of reward and benefits for international staff. This fixed term position at the SKAO Headquarters in Cheshire will involve collaborating with senior leaders to enhance the reward framework as the organization transitions to full operations with world-leading radio telescopes.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in rewards gained in an international context and be capable of shaping an attractive employee value proposition.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional specialized in reward and benefits.
• Expertise gained in a complex international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an enhanced reward framework.
• Work closely with senior leaders and HR team.

Job description

Following the establishment of the SKA Observatory (SKAO) as an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) five years ago, we are now undertaking a review of key elements of our reward and benefits framework for international staff. This review is central to ensuring we continue to offer a competitive, fair, and compelling employee value proposition that supports the attraction, retention, and engagement of our people.

As SKAO completes the construction of world-leading radio telescopes and prepares for the transition to full operations—transforming our understanding of the Universe—this role will play a critical part in shaping the next phase of our organisational journey.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional with deep expertise in reward and benefits, gained within a complex international environment. Reporting to the Director of HR, the successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, stakeholders across the Observatory, and the HR team to design and deliver an enhanced, future-fit reward framework in line with a defined implementation plan.

This is a fixed term position with a duration of 12 months and is basedat the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK.