Reward Specialist

The Reward Specialist is a pivotal role designed to support the Reward Managers and Head of People in developing and implementing operational reward plans and processes. This role involves making recommendations and providing robust, insightful data to support effective decision-making. Additionally, the role supports the Senior Reward Manager with Industrial Relations (IR), effectively communicating with unions and colleagues to resolve queries and maintain strong relationships. What youll be doing: - Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of operational reward processes, including salary reviews, bonus plans, and ad-hoc changes. - Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an understanding of business objectives. - Acting as the escalation point for any queries relating to pay. - Coaching and supporting key stakeholders on reward policies and practices. - Reviewing and analysing external market data to ensure competitive remuneration. - Providing robust and insightful reports to drive data-based decision-making. - Resolving union queries promptly and supporting the IR plan. About you: - Highly numerate with advanced analytical skills and experience in building complex Excel models (essential). - Collaborative, engaging, and credible with a strong reputation for placing the customer at the heart of all planning. - Ability to build and maintain relationships that provide internal and external customer insight. - Growing commercial, financial, and IR understanding. - Proven ability to deliver under pressure and in situations of ambiguity. - Experience in a Reward Specialist role or a HR generalist role. - Experience with HR systems and reporting. - Experience working with unions is desirable. Whats in it for me?! - Professional Growth: This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities that will enhance your expertise in both reward management and industrial relations. - Collaborative Environment: Work closely with various teams (operating in a hybrid model) including Payroll, Finance, and Internal Communications, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. - Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise your analytical skills to provide insightful data that drives strategic decisions and improvements. - This role is an exciting opportunity to shape reward policies and practices that directly impact the organisations performance and employee satisfaction. If you're seeking to move into a busy and varied role, offering guaranteed career progression, please get in touch ASAP as our Client will interview as soon as early January. Note This vacancy is being advertised by Flk Recruitment, an employment agency, in accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-17