Interim Reward Manager

Overview

Interim Reward Specialist. Contract: 12-month fixed-term. Location: Northwich, Cheshire (1 day onsite per week). Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 (flexible). Interview: 2 stages - both virtual. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (pro-rata) + car allowance + bonus.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reward Specialist to join a respected organisation in the Northwest on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves shaping and delivering reward strategies that support engagement and organisational goals.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with HR colleagues to design, implement, and review reward policies that align with organisational objectives and promote employee engagement.
• Lead annual pay review processes, including salary benchmarking, market analysis, and recommendations for pay adjustments.
• Manage the administration of employee benefits programmes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication to all staff members.
• Support the delivery of bonus schemes and incentive plans by providing clear guidance on eligibility criteria and performance metrics.
• Advise managers and employees on reward-related queries, offering empathetic support and clear explanations of policies and procedures.
• Monitor external trends in compensation and benefits to ensure the organisation remains competitive within its sector.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on reward initiatives, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to wider HR projects such as job evaluation exercises and gender pay gap reporting as required.
• Ensure all reward activities comply with relevant legislation and internal governance standards.

What you bring

• Demonstrated experience in reward management or compensation and benefits roles within medium or large organisations.
• Proven track record of managing annual pay review cycles including salary benchmarking against market data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets related to compensation structures or benefits utilisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities for preparing reports or presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law relating to pay, benefits, equality, diversity, inclusion, and gender pay gap reporting requirements.
• Experience administering employee benefits programmes such as pensions or healthcare schemes is highly desirable.
• A collaborative approach with a genuine interest in supporting others through change management or process improvements within HR functions.

What sets this company apart

This organisation prioritises nurturing talent through supportive leadership, collaboration, empathy and shared success. It offers flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and a culture focused on kindness, respect, dependability, and collective growth.

What's next

If you are ready to apply your reward management expertise within an inclusive team environment, apply today. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Human Resources

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Northwich, Cheshire

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Job Reference: Z061J0-118F5171