Reward Partner, Reward Partner

Role Purpose

This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant, and engaging reward proposition across the organisation. The Reward Partner ensures strong internal (SOX) and external governance while driving continuous improvement in reward frameworks.

Job Title

Reward Partner

Department

Reward & Benefits

Location

Rushmere, Northern Ireland

Reports To

Head of Reward & Benefits

Key Responsibilities

Reward Strategy & Advisory

• Provide expert, data-driven advice on compensation and reward policies to senior stakeholders and HR leadership
• Support the development and execution of the organisation’s reward strategy aligned to business objectives
• Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent pay decisions across the organisation

Core Reward Cycles

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of:
  • Annual Salary Review (ASR)
  • Bonus cycles
• Manage system configuration (e.g. compensation modules), governance, and communications

Benchmarking & Job Architecture

• Deliver robust salary benchmarking and market analysis (FMCG/manufacturing sectors)
• Maintain and improve job architecture and levelling frameworks
• Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity

Projects & Transformation

• Lead key reward projects (e.g. pension consolidation, job architecture implementation)
• Contribute to HR transformation programmes and cross-functional initiatives

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with:
  • Reward-related legislation (e.g. equal pay)
  • Internal SOX controls
  • External audit requirements
• Own reward governance, ensuring audit readiness, accuracy, and policy adherence
• Develop and maintain reward policies and procedures aligned to best practice

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Analyse reward data to generate actionable insights
• Produce reporting including:
  • Pay trends and KPIs
  • Bonus accruals
  • Cost modelling and forecasting
  • Executive dashboards and board-level packs
• Support budgeting and financial planning for reward and benefits

Stakeholder & Operational Delivery

• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of all reward elements (including pensions)
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality service aligned to SLAs
• Handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and professionalism

People Leadership

• Line manage and develop the Reward Advisor
• Drive capability building and team performance

Key Deliverables

• Annual Salary Review and Bonus Cycle delivery
• Pension governance and consolidation project outcomes
• Job levelling framework implementation
• Salary benchmarking and market insights
• Monthly bonus accrual reporting
• Reward policy development and updates
• Bonus communication and execution

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and reward structures
• Knowledge of employment legislation and pay governance
• Experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Desirable

• Experience with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors or similar)
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-site environments
• Experience in pension administration (UK/ROI)
• Proven experience with:
  • Benchmarking and market analysis
  • Job architecture frameworks
  • Reward transformation projects

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 in HR/Reward (Desirable)
• Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Desirable)
• 5+ years’ experience in reward, HR, or a related field

Additional Requirements

• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Full UK driving licence

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