Interim Reward Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced Reward professional to take the lead on reward operations, frameworks and processes during a period of organisational change. You'll be the subject-matter expert across pay, benefits, pensions and payroll governance - ensuring compliance, consistency, and a great employee experience across a complex, multi-site organisation.

Client Details

A national, mission-driven organisation operating across a diverse range of sites.

They are undergoing an evolving period of transformation and require interim reward expertise to strengthen governance, support change and enhance the employee experience. The environment is multi-site, values-led, people-centric and fast-moving - with a strong commitment to fairness and compliance.

This interim role is for 12 months and can be based remotely with the expectation of travel to York and South England 1-2 days per month.

Description

• Develop and implement reward strategies that align with organisational goals.
• Evaluate and manage pay structures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead on job evaluation processes and provide recommendations on grading.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Manage the annual pay review process and provide guidance to senior leadership.
• Provide expertise on reward-related queries from management and employees.
• Analyse data to inform decisions on employee benefits and reward schemes.
• Ensure all reward policies are communicated effectively to the workforce.

Profile

You will be a confident Reward specialist with:

• Strong background in reward management, ideally at interim or standalone level.
• Experience working across compensation, benefits, job evaluation and pay governance.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and pension arrangements.
• Ideally experience within healthcare, social care or another regulated, multi-site environment.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing relationships at senior levels.

• Highly analytical with strong numerical capability and attention to detail.
• Able to translate data into insight and clear recommendations.
• Skilled in managing reward cycles and complex pay questions.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and able to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain reward concepts.

• Ability to travel 1-2 times a month to key sites (South of England and York).
• Available for an immediate or short-notice start and happy working on a 12-month interim basis.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £450 - £500pd
• Temporary role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Engaging work environment within the not-for-profit sector.
• Remote working

If you are an experienced Interim Reward Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Please note, due to annual leave applications will be reviewed on w/b 30th March