Reward Specialist

Milton Keynes Permanent £64,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are looking for a Reward Partner to join a People Team during an exciting period of transformation. This role will lead the operational roll-out of a revised pay, reward, incentive, and recognition framework, ensuring the organisation attracts, retains, and grows the best talent to deliver its strategic ambitions.
  • Want to shape the future of Reward & Benefits?
  • Seeking a dynamic role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic influence?

About Our Client

This public sector organisation operates as a medium-sized entity, supporting the UK insurance industry.

Job Description

  • Act as Reward Subject Matter Expert for annual salary review and incentive cycles.
  • Implement and champion the new reward framework, including tools, guidance, and training.
  • Ensure all reward processes are fair, transparent, and legally compliant.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of RemCo requirements (papers, data packs, action tracking).
  • Benchmark pay, benefits, and bonus structures to maintain market competitiveness.
  • Support People Partners with grading validation and out-of-cycle pay awards.
  • Fulfil regulatory reporting obligations (gender pay, ethnicity pay, living wage).
  • Act as representative on the pensions governance committee.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers for reward-related projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Reward Specialist should have:

  • Experience in developing and managing reward strategies within a similar environment.
  • Proven experience in reward strategy and operational delivery.
  • Strong data and analytical skills.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level.
  • Knowledge of pay, grading, and incentive cycles.
  • Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
  • Collaborative, human-centred approach with curiosity and drive for improvement.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and supplier relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £64,000 to £80,000 per annum.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Life and medical insurance coverage.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reward Specialist to join a reputable public sector organisation. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Ryan Mundy
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6905222
Phone number
+441932264001

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Reward
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Mundy
Consultant phone
+441932264001
Job reference
JN-122025-6905222