Interim HR Operations & Reward Lead

Role: Interim HR Operations & Reward LeadDuration: 12-Month fixed term contract Location: Remote – can be based anywhere in the UK Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus contract completion bonus and excellent benefits. Start: Targeted start date of November 2025 We are seeking an experienced HR Operations & Reward professional to join a leading organisation in the financial services sector on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will take responsibility for; Leading on cyclical reward processes – such as role benchmarking, and bonus rounds etc. Payroll Oversight (outsourced) MI reporting – monthly and quarterly Benefits AdministrationOversight of Employee Lifecycle processesYou’ll be joining a lean but high-performing HR team, reporting to the Head of HR, and will play a key role in keeping the wheels turning smoothly during the 12 month period. The RoleThis is a key role in the HR department and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to; Lead on compensation processes (year-end, benchmarking, queries, data management).Oversee payroll operations (delivered by an outsourced provider)Maintain and develop HR systemsManage HR reporting & MI (monthly/quarterly reports, ad hoc analysis).Ensure smooth vendor management across HR systems and benefits platforms.Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for HR operations queries.Provide stability, compliance, and confidence across HR operations.What We’re Looking ForStrong experience across HR operations, reward, payroll, and reporting/MI – ideally derived from working in a small-medium sized organisation.Financial services sector experience would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite.Hands-on, detail-driven, and comfortable challenging data and spotting anomalies.HR systems and benefits platform experience Analytical mindset with excellent Excel/Power BI skills.Confident working in a lean HR function, rolling up your sleeves when required.Financial services background helpful, but not essential.The PackageFully remote location – based anywhere in the UK £60,000 – £70,000 base salaryCompletion bonus (paid at end of contract)Excellent benefits, including a very generous pensionInterested? For more information please email and be sure to apply directly here on LinkedIn.

Created: 2025-09-04