Reward Business Partner - #2173147

Reward Business Partner

FTC till December 2027

£38,400 to £48,000

Openshaw Manchester based 2 days a week, 3 days remotely

Our client is one of the largest social enterprises in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning, and we truly believe in the power of education to change lives. Their values are at the heart of everything they do: working as One Group, embracing Innovation, striving for Excellence, acting Ethically with integrity, and being Sustainable in their approach. Together, these values help them deliver outstanding outcomes for our learners and communities.

Are you an experienced Reward professional looking to make a real impact?

Our client are looking for a Reward Business Partner to join their People Team and support the development and delivery of their reward, benefits and recognition offering, helping to attract, motivate and retain talented colleagues across the Group.

Reporting to the Head of People, you'll play a key role in supporting their reward strategy, working on key projects and partnering with stakeholders across one of the UK's largest education and skills groups.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave until December 2027, working full-time (37 hours per week), with hybrid working, two days per week based on site at our Openshaw campus in Manchester.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with the Head of People and colleagues across the HR team to ensure our reward approach is fair, competitive and aligned to our organisational goals. This is a varied role where you'll use data and insight to support decision-making, support key initiatives and help shape the colleague experience across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual pay review process, including salary modelling and implementation.
• Manage and continuously improve the Group's benefits offering.
• Lead job evaluation activity using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
• Analyse reward data, identify trends and make recommendations.
• Support reward, benefits and recognition projects.
• Develop and enhance colleague recognition initiatives.
• Produce reward reports and insights for key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with HR colleagues, managers, senior leaders, Trade Union representatives and external partners.
• Analyse the costs of reward and benefits initiatives to support effective investment decisions.
• Support compliance with reward-related policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

About You

You will bring experience in a reward, benefits or recognition environment, with the ability to work confidently with complex data and translate insight into practical recommendations. You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders, building relationships and delivering initiatives in a changing environment.

You will ideally be CIPD Level 5 and/or Reward qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent reward experience. Experience of working in a unionised environment is preferred, while experience of Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation, itrent and Power BI would be advantageous.

You'll also share our values of One Group, Innovation, Excellence, Ethics and Sustainability.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• CIPD/Reward qualification or proven Reward experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align reward activity to organisational strategy.
• A collaborative approach, with confidence in building effective relationships across HR, business units and external partners.

Please visit our website for a full overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience.

Benefits

• 28 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

To find out more and apply for the Reward Business Partner Manchester hybrid role please email your cv to

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