Head of Pay and Reward

• Annual Salary: To £75000 doe
• Location: Central London
• Job Type: 12-month FTC (Full-time Contract)

We are seeking a Head of Pay and Rewards to join our corporate People & HR function as part of a reward transformation project team. This pivotal role will promote governance and compliance, provide expert guidance, and lead HR policy development in pay and rewards specialism, ensuring a quality improvement approach is central to all activities.

• Lead the effective delivery of governance processes relating to job evaluation, pay, and grading frameworks.
• Maintain consistency and transparency in evaluations, introduce and oversee governance protocols, support organisational design initiatives, and provide expert advice to stakeholders.
• Work in close collaboration with the Policy & Industrial Relations Lead to review and develop policies, ensuring progress is made in a timely manner with appropriate consultation with Trade Unions and adherence to policy governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in job evaluation methodology and align outcomes within the governance framework.
• Take responsibility for job evaluation governance, providing advice, ensuring compliance, and reporting for assurance.

• Proven experience in a similar role within the public sector, focusing on pay and rewards with experience dealing with Trade Unions
• Strong understanding of job evaluation governance and pay and grading frameworks.
• Ability to lead HR policy development and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and support organisational design initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance in all processes.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on significant transformation projects within the public sector.
• Exposure to high-level policy development and strategic decision-making.
• Central London location with access to excellent transport links.

To apply for the Head of Pay and Rewards position, please submit your CV and cover letter.