We are seeking an experienced and professional Reward Manager to lead all reward-related activities at the University. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient delivery of the university’s pay, benefits, and recognition programs for all employees. This interim position is for a 16-month fixed term to cover the current Reward Manager’s secondment to a HR & Finance Transformation project.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.)
• Proven, demonstrable reward experience at professional/ manager level with strong technical skills and knowledge of best practice
• Spreadsheet capability to an advanced level
• Understanding of reward issues in higher education (desirable)
• CIPD membership/ qualification (desirable)

As the Reward Manager, you will lead the Reward team’s day-to-day activities to ensure the successful delivery of all reward-related work. This includes implementing pay awards, flexible benefits renewals, recognition schemes, and managing job evaluation and salary benchmarking processes to ensure fair and competitive decision-making. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and analytics to senior managers and colleagues on reward matters.
Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the University’s remuneration committees and delivering the university’s annual pay gaps report and other reward equality reporting. Finally, you will embed the recently updated academic promotions criteria and processes, offering expert guidance to both staff and panel members.