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The Senior Reward Manager is a key member of the People team, acting as a trusted partner to colleagues to ensure that reward is a key business enabler through insight and relationship building.

Reporting to the Group Head of Tax & Partner Service, owning the delivery of cyclical reward processes, and support in the delivery of the reward strategy, principles and policy implementation across the Group. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Cyclical Processes

• Lead cyclical reward processes (pay review, bonus, compliance) on behalf of the Group Head of Tax & Partner Services.
• Ensure smooth delivery through effective planning and project management.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and stakeholders to meet deadlines and performance milestones.
• Maintain accurate reward data across systems.

Reward, Benefits & Recognition

• Champion reward as a strategic business enabler.
• Lead pay structure design and job evaluation to align with business needs.
• Own and evolve the Career Family Framework; support implementation with HR and business leaders.
• Contribute to bonus scheme design and ensure relevance.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders and coach HR teams on reward tools.
• Support recognition initiatives and manage related projects or changes.

Reporting & Analytics

• Guide the Reward Analyst on key metrics and reporting.
• Analyse data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Deliver insightful reports to support decision-making.

Role Evaluation

• Manage the role evaluation process and stakeholder engagement.
• Coach team members to build evaluation expertise.

Pensions

• Support pension communications and help colleagues understand the scheme.

Projects

• Lead or support reward-related projects as needed.

Essential

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong background in reward and benefits, including role evaluation using recognised methodologies (e.g. Willis Towers Watson, Hay).
• Commercially focused with a service-driven mindset and a passion for enhancing the employee experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver key initiatives under pressure and meet SLA/KPI targets.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Discreet and tactful when handling confidential information.
• Enthusiastic about working with systems and data.
• Adaptable to changing business priorities while maintaining delivery standards.

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or degree equivalent.
• Experience preparing Remuneration Committee or Board papers.
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of equal pay, diversity, and their impact on reward.
• Knowledge of best practices in pay, reward, and benefits.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent planning and self-management capabilities.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.  This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. 

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.