Pay, Rewards and Benefit Manager

GC166: Pay, Rewards and Benefit Manager Location: Reading - 2 to 3 days per week in the office Salary: £50 - £70 per hour IR35: Working Hours: 2 to 3 days per week in the office Contract Length: 12-months Security Clearance: SC clearance would be preferable but the client would accept SC clearance that has lapsed within the last 12 months Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the compensation components of the reward strategy, including overseeing the provision of a mobility service. It will also manage the operational delivery of compensation, including pay, allowance and incentive structures and communications. This role will include direct line management of a mobility enablement position and task management of up to two analysts or coordinators to support effective delivery. Key Accountabilities: Reporting to the Head of Reward: Maintaining all compensation frameworks, including base pay, allowances, and incentives. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compensation programmes, with recommendations based on business input, professional insight, and data. Ensuring the delivery of a domestic and international mobility service that supports business needs whilst remaining appropriately competitive and benchmarked with other public sector defence bodies. Conducting regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation offerings. Collaborating with HR and management to ensure compensation programmes are well-communicated and understood. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and any delegated authority or pay freedoms granted by the government. Meeting all internal and external audit requirements related to compensation. Providing expert advice and support to managers on compensation-related matters. Managing the annual pay review process and staff incentive distribution. The successful deployment of employees to overseas or domestic locations as required by the business. Offering professional guidance, leadership, and direction to reward professionals assigned to or reporting within this area. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programmes and make recommendations for change based upon business input, professional insight, knowledge and data. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and communicate pay ranges, allowances, and variable pay arrangements. Through a Mobility Enablement role, ensuring the communication and maintenance of a mobility framework, policy and process. Produce statutory reports, including gender pay gap analysis, with compensation insights and commentary. Advise on pay agreements across the business, acting as a subject matter expert and supporting the Industrial Relations lead in Trade Union discussions or negotiations. Generate and provide compensation-related data, including key performance indicators. Liaise with HR to ensure effective and compliant compensation uploads into payroll, offering oversight and guidance. Act as the focal point for all compensation-related internal and external audits, conducting internal checks and monitoring to proactively resolve issues. Line manage reward professionals providing professional development and holding to account for delivery. Provide professional guidance and share knowledge with reward colleagues