Interim Reward/HR Consultant

We are seeking an experienced HR or Reward professional to support a key higher education institution in modernising its academic pay structures and workforce planning.

Client Details

The client is a Higher Education provider in the West Midlands

Description

• Lead on evidence-based academic workforce planning within Higher Education.

• Support the modernisation of pay frameworks, ensuring alignment with career progression opportunities.

• Implement effective performance management processes.

• Review and enhance academic progression, development, and terms & conditions.

• Manage academic promotion processes and support contract implementation.

• Develop and refine policy and process frameworks to drive institutional improvements.

Profile

• Proven experience in academic workforce planning within a Higher Education setting.

• Demonstrated expertise in modernising pay frameworks linked to career progression.

• Strong understanding of academic performance management, promotions, and contract implementation.

• Ability to start within 2-4 weeks.

Job Offer

• Competitive contract rate based on experience.

• Hybrid working model - flexible on-site requirements based on contract type (full-time or part-time).

• Opportunity to lead impactful change within a Higher Education institution.

• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on modernisation and progression.

• Gain valuable experience in strategic workforce planning and pay framework reform.