At Victrex, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic and innovative Reward Partner to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for designing competitive compensation packages, we want to hear from you! Be part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and growth.
The Reward Partner role will support the activities flowing from the company’s global reward and payroll strategies, in order that processes, policies and frameworks meet legal requirements, are in line with current business needs and best practice, and are developed to meet future requirements, consistent with the company’s desired internal and external market position.

Responsible for:

• effective leadership of a team of payroll specialists, one direct report Payroll Partner, up to five indirect Payroll Advisors, plus ‘dotted-line’ for regional payroll activities through HR Partners
• joint sign-off on regular global monthly payroll and benefit expenditure of up to £4m per month, in line with delegated authorities.
• contributing to design, thereafter enabling delivery and evaluation of reward and payroll solutions, working in conjunction with Strategic Reward Partner and HR colleagues, to devise and maintain products, which add value to the company and are fit for purpose for all stakeholders.

providing expert advice and guidance for HR and business stakeholders in all aspects of reward and payroll, in order to support the delivery of company and HR strategies.

• HR owner for Payroll products, with 51% decision making power, in conjunction with Reward Leadership Team (RLT).

• Responsible for all ‘payslip’ related matters; allowances – policy; updates and oversight; recognition programmes; audit support and close-out; pay analysis; supporting triennials. Along with management and delivery of the annual salary review and bonus plan.

• • Accountable for successful, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of short –term reward management frameworks to support delivery of engaged employees in the near term supporting the business strategy over 1-2 years.
• the day-to-day management of Victrex’s job architecture, including chairing job evaluation panels and providing expert advice on role profile creation and evaluation methodology, to HR colleagues
• Day-to-day management of the 3rd parties who manage Victrex’s DC (£56M value) pension plans, including keeping up to date with relevant legislative changes and ensuring members receive appropriate and timely communication on their investments
• the management of relationships with external consultants and suppliers (e.g. insurance providers, outsourced payroll bureaux and salary/benefit survey and benchmarking providers) to ensure the company receives efficient service and sustainable, cost-effective solutions
• reviewing reward and payroll innovations and best practice externally, presenting relevant ideas and concepts for application internally
• The role requires an experienced reward professional with a broad understanding of international and domestic payroll operations, to be able to support a specialised Payroll team.
• The role also requires technical HR/reward knowledge to manage annual, cyclical requirements. These include, but are not limited to, employee-related insurances, benefit provision, employment tax compliance, job evaluation, salary review and bonus programmes, annual remuneration committee reports.
• You will have a Level 7 Payroll or Reward qualification or be a CIPD Chartered Member, member of a relevant professional body, or equivalent experience
• Hay job evaluation and data analytics desirable
  For this 12 month fixed term role, we are able to offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work model or fully remote model to ensure the right candidate can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to our innovative team.

VISION AND CULTURE

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat……whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

• effective leadership of a team of payroll specialists, one direct report Payroll Partner, up to five indirect Payroll Advisors, plus ‘dotted-line’ for regional payroll activities through HR Partners
• joint sign-off on regular global monthly payroll and benefit expenditure of up to £4m per month, in line with delegated authorities.
• contributing to design, thereafter enabling delivery and evaluation of reward and payroll solutions, working in conjunction with Strategic Reward Partner and HR colleagues, to devise and maintain products, which add value to the company and are fit for purpose for all stakeholders