We are currently working with a global client in the publishing space who are hiring a Reward Manager to join their small reward team.
This is a strategic, number 2 role in a small team of 4, working closely with the Director of Reward who is based in London. This one would be ideal for someone with a broad reward background, and experience with Workday (familiar with the workday compensation module).
We're open to considering candidates at different levels for this role - It could suit a senior Analyst looking to make a step up, or someone with strong reward management experience who is looking for a new challenge in a growing org and make an impact.
Role details:
Global Compensation and Benefits Manager
Publishing industry
Permanent, London based - Hybrid working model
Salary: C. £70K - £75K
Role Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for the Compensation and Benefits module of Workday, amending or creating new compensation plans as necessary
- Lead on the annual salary review process via Workday advanced compensation, organising and aligning with the various HR colleagues globally regarding timelines and instructions and guidance materials.
- Produce insightful reward analytics, that helps the business and wider HR teams to make informed decisions.
- Work with other group functions on all necessary reward reporting requirements.
- Assist and support the Director in developing the broader global compensation and benefits agenda and projects that regularly come up.
- Be the expert on all global compensation and benefits related policies, processes, and a first port of call for Local HR teams on these processes.
- Act as the go to person on salary benchmarking, conduct as necessary multi location benchmarking projects.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience running the Workday compensation module and advanced compensation module.
- Solid experience in a reward and compensation role with a deep understanding of key compensation areas such as incentive
- Proven track record of running annual salary review processes and extensive benchmarking experience
- Used to producing insightful data and analytics, that can be used as part of a decision making process
- Excellent communication skills, with experience of writing guidance for HR teams and employees
- Critical thinking and an analytical mindset are paramount, with the ability to suggest new ways of doing things
- Knowledge/training in a job sizing Methodology (e.g. WTW global Grading, or Mercer IPE) would be a bonus.
What we like about the role:
- Senior Leadership is very communicative.
- Strong focus on DEI and both professional and self development - there is room to grow
- There's loads to change, plenty on the agenda, and they are open to ideas - there's a real opportunity to make a mark.
If you're looking for your next challenge, and keen to make an impact in a small team with a busy agenda, please apply with an up to date CV and we'll be in touch.
- *Flexibility - There is a 2 day a week hybrid policy in place ("core hours" are 11-3), although we are open to considering candidates looking for a 4-day week.