We are proud to be partnering with a prestigious education provider in Nottinghamshire, to assist their search for a new Reward Manager on a permanent basis. You will be working in a friendly and inclusive environment for an organisation that has its employees at the forefront of their mind.

The role is a full-time position, with hybrid working (3 days as a minimum WFH) and a salary ranging from £43,000 - £61,000 per annum.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Contributing to the development of the Pay and Reward Strategy, working alongside the Associate Director of Pay and Reward

• Acting as a subject matter expert to ensure the strategy is fit for purpose development and delivery

• Managing and developing the Pay and Reward Team, setting objectives and development plans to ensure high performance delivery across pay and reward operational and project/policy

• Delivering reward and recognition expertise, influencing university leaders, managers and partners; offering practical solutions; evaluating current practice and behaviours to effect change

• Acting as the HR lead on relevant pension or pay-related project or consultation work

• Contributing to relevant policy and procedural development in the area of pay and reward

• Supporting the implementation of the local annual pay review process

• Managing data analysis and preparation for negotiation meetings, as well as providing management support during the negotiation process

• Leading on the management and development of the staff voluntary benefits portfolio

• Identifying and implementing proposals to maximise the impact of current provisions, whilst also identifying gaps and opportunities to improve the offer to deliver maximum return on investment

Expertise required:

• Excellent project management skills

• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and effective decision making

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with staff at all levels

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus 5 closure days (total of 43 days)

• Competitive pension scheme with a 21.4% employer contribution

• Access to discount schemes

• Minimum of 3 days working from home

• Flexible working hours offered

Working hours:

• 36.25 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

• 9:00am – 5:15pm (flexible)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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