Reward and People Operations Manager, part time

Reward & People Operations Manager (salary up to £30,000 based on 3 days (£50,000 full-time equivalent)

Part time 3 days a week

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events. 

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. 

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy! 

About the role  

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Reward & People Operations Manager to join our People Partnering & Ops team, on a part time basis.  

You’ll be responsible for streamlining HR processes, enhancing our systems, and developing and managing reward and compensation practices. You'll also play a key role in leveraging data to generate insights that support business decisions.  

You’ll love this role if; 

You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy variety and ownership. You love creating efficiencies, playing with data and being part of a progressive People function. 

As a Reward & People Operations Manager you will;  

Reward 

• Develop and evolve reward strategies aligned with business goals, including salary structures and benchmarking, bonus programs and benefits. 

• Work with our compensation partner, Willis Towers Watson to ensure we have up to date benchmarking data, including submitting regular reporting.  

• Oversee and administer employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost effective and meet employee needs. Liaising with third-party providers and brokers. 

• Evolve our benefits offering, looking at trends in the market, employee needs and aligning with business goals. 

• Co-ordinate and administer the company’s annual pay and bonus review. 

People Data & Analytics 

• Lead on producing regular HR dashboards covering headcount, turnover, EDI, absence, engagement and talent mapping. 

• Provide analytical insights via dashboards, analytical tools and presentations to support people strategy and decision-making across the business. 

• Support with statutory and regulatory reporting, including gender pay gap and government surveys. 

• Monitor and maintain data integrity across People Systems.  

Systems & Process  

• Partner with the People Partnering team to drive efficiencies, optimise processes and prioritise system enhancements. 

• Carry out regular data audits to ensure the integrity of our people data. 

• Manage, track and report on HR budgets. 

• Proven experience in Reward and/or People Operations 

• Experience managing HR processes, systems, compensation and benefits 

• Confident working with data including reporting, HR analytics tools and advanced Excel skills 

• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (ideally HiBob) 

• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance requirements 

• Detail-oriented and organised, with a strong process focus 

• Analytical mindset – able to interpret data and make informed decisions 

• Collaborative team player with proactive, can-do attitude 

• Clear and professional communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels  

• Solution-focused - proactive in problem-solving and driving process improvement 

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Claim back everyday health care cost with Medicash our Health Cash back plan
• Lease an Electric vehicle through our EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference