Purpose

To support the design and delivery of the firm’s reward strategy and programmes.

Key responsibilities and challenges

• Act as a ‘centre of expertise’ and trusted advisor to HR colleagues and the business on reward policy.
• In conjunction with the Senior Reward Manager, develop new reward and benefit programmes and processes to meet business needs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Support the annual compensation review process, including analysis of salary survey and benchmark data to inform and update pay strategy.
• Educate and engage the business on the firm’s reward agenda to raise the profile of the reward and benefits offering.
• Manage a portfolio of benefit programmes, including supporting the renewal process, managing relationships with benefit providers, developing engaging employee communications and supporting employees and partners with queries and / or claims in respect of their benefits.
• Lead ad hoc reward projects from concept to delivery (with support from Senior Reward Manager as required) e.g. introduction of new benefits, change of reward strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. wider HR team, business managers, payroll and administration teams to work in a collaborative and effective way.
• Keep up to date with legislation and market developments to ensure that our reward programme is compliant and optimised for success. 

Characteristics, Skills & Experience required:

• Previous experience in the same or similar role in an international environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to establish credibility and build relationships at all levels of seniority
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities and projects
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Credible and proven track record of success within reward / HR
• Confidence in dealing with challenging clients and ability to influence beyond own sphere of responsibility
• A real interest in reward innovation and engagement
• Collaborative, enjoys working as part of a team
• Ability to form a commercial view and exercise common sense

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.