Total Reward Partner

Cox Automotive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Option to buy additional holiday days

Your birthday off every year - paid

One annual Well-Being Day

One paid Charity Day

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

The Total Reward Partner at Cox Automotive in the UK plays a strategic role within the Reward team, combining analytical rigour with reward partnering expertise. The role supports the International Head of Reward by researching EU policy, gathering evidence, synthesising insights, and drafting proposals to drive globally consistent reward practices.

You will work 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday in Manchester, collaborating with HR, Payroll and HR Ops to ensure compliant, data-driven

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research across EU reward topics, including legislative changes, regulatory frameworks, pay transparency, equal pay, benefits expectations, and market norms.
• Source information from reputable channels and partner with HRBPs to enrich policy development.
• Maintain an organised data sources repository and summarise complex information into clear insights.

Job description

Total Reward Partner Up to £70k 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday) Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way!

Overview

The Total Reward Partner - EU serves as a strategic contributor within the Reward team, combining analytical rigour with reward partnering expertise. The role supports the International Head of Reward by conducting research, gathering evidence, synthesising insights, and drafting proposals, primarily focused on EU reward policy and compliance. We're looking for a curious and analytical Reward professional to help deliver globally consistent reward practices that support our people and our business. Experience in global mobility, benefits design, or sales compensation would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Why Join Us & What's In It For You?

As our Total Reward Partner, you'll play an important role in helping shape informed reward decisions across the business. You'll provide high-quality data, insightful analysis, and practical recommendations to support the Head of Reward in delivering fair, competitive, and compliant reward programmes. You'll enjoy working independently, confidently researching and validating information from trusted sources, and turning complex market trends or regulatory updates into clear, straightforward insights that others can easily understand and act on. Working closely with the Reward team and colleagues across the business, you'll help deliver reward practices that are consistent, compliant, and effective across our international locations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with collaboration to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct thorough research across EU reward topics, including legislative changes, regulatory frameworks, pay transparency, equal pay, benefits expectations, and market norms.
• Source information from reputable, evidence-based channels (e.g., regulatory bodies, market surveys, broker insights, legal updates). Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to gather contextual insight that enriches policy development or reward design.
• Maintain an organised repository of data sources, research materials, and policy evidence logs.
• Analyse and summarise complex information into clear insights, using data to articulate risks, opportunities, and recommended approaches.
• Draft policy materials, working documents, and consultation proposals for review by the Head of Reward.
• Support the development of guidance documents and toolkits that simplify EU requirements for non-specialist audiences.
• Act as the primary in-market advisor to business leaders, providing consultative guidance on mobility-related risks, considerations, and policy implications to support informed workforce decisions.
• Educate and influence business leaders on mobility-related considerations, helping to build awareness of compliance obligations, approval requirements, and associated employee impacts.
• Monitor organisational changes, workforce planning activities, and talent deployment initiatives to identify mobility implications and ensure appropriate Global Mobility team involvement.
• Support delivery of annual reward cycles (merit, bonus, LTIP)
• Support total reward team with processes including business as usual activities including but not limited to annual reward cycles, benefit window, salary survey submissions, pay transparency reporting requirements
• Partner with People Services, Payroll, and HR Ops to ensure high-quality governance and data integrity.
• Contribute to international reward projects, particularly those requiring significant research, data consolidation, or regulatory analysis (e.g., pay transparency compliance, job architecture assessment, benefits harmonisation).
• Proven experience delivering reward insights, research, or policy support within EU markets.
• Deep understanding of EU reward regulations and market practice, with the ability to interpret legislation and explain it simply.
• Demonstrable capability to blend strategic thinking with hands-on analytical work.
• Total reward lifecycle experience including but not limited to annual compensation review cycle, job levelling, benefit and recognition programme delivery
• Confident operating autonomously while knowing when to elevate or seek strategic guidance.
• Experience partnering with HRBPs and senior stakeholders in a matrixed, international environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Full UK Driving License

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We’re Committed to Inclusion We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are a place where you can be you.

Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.

The Benefits Testimonials Aneliese Platts Senior Designer "The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!" Ann Fairbanks Executive PA & Business Support "I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day." Gemma Hepple National Operations Manager "In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role"

As a Cox Automotive team member, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme. And there's even more to enjoy:

• Option to buy additional holiday days
• Your birthday off every year - paid
• One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge
• One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you
• Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network
• Competitive pension scheme