Reward Manager | £60K–£65K + Bonus | Hybrid (2 Days Office)

We’re working with a fast-growing, reputable organisation on the search for a Reward Manager to lead compensation, benefits, and recognition activity while managing an experienced payroll team.

This is an ideal step-up for someone in their first or second managerial role, looking to make an impact in a business with ambitious growth plans — £800M to £1.8B over the next 3–5 years.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + discretionary bonus

Team: Manage 2 Payrollers | Report to HR Director

Why This Role?

• Key member of the HR leadership team
• Operationally focused — lead reward projects with room for improvement initiatives
• Support from a Reward expert who has just delivered a new framework
• Lead annual reward cycles, benefits reviews, and wellbeing strategy
• Recently implemented a new benchmarking system — be part of the rollout

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle for 1,300 employees & pensioners
• Deliver pay reviews, incentives, and recognition programmes
• Oversee and evolve benefits packages based on employee feedback
• Support the Pension Trustee on defined benefit schemes
• Lead wellbeing initiatives and maintain compliance with reward policies
• Partner with HRBPs and senior stakeholders to deliver business-aligned solutions

What Will Get You an Interview:

• Reward expertise with proven project delivery experience
• Strong leadership skills — ideally from high-volume environments
• Confident managing comp, bens, pensions, and payroll processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Benefits Include:

• Stakeholder pension – up to 10% employer contribution
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Flexible holiday policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Wellbeing-related benefits

If you’re ready to step up and make your mark in a reward leadership role with real visibility, send me a message or email lewis@jgarecruitment.com for a confidential conversation.

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