Senior Reward Specialist | £50K–£55K + 15% Bonus | Hybrid (Greater Manchester)

We’re working with a market-leading, high-volume employer going through an exciting period of positive change and investment in their Reward strategy.

They’re looking for a Senior Reward Specialist to act as the number two to the Head of Reward — a pivotal role with real influence and visibility across the business.

Location: Greater Manchester (2 days a week in the office)

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + 15% bonus

Why This Role?

1. Be at the heart of a newly revamped Reward strategy
2. Attend SLT, HR, and People meetings alongside the Head of Reward
3. Own operational delivery of compensation & benefits projects
4. Work on benefits changes, new initiatives, and annual cycles
5. Influence senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead on pay review cycles, bonus payments, and share schemes
2. Support benefit changes based on employee feedback
3. Drive reward-related projects to enhance EVP and retention
4. Provide expert advice on job evaluation and pay benchmarking
5. Present recommendations to senior leaders and influence decisions
6. Mentor junior team members and act as a trusted partner to HRBPs

What Will Get You an Interview:

1. Proven reward experience in high-employee-volume environments
2. Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, and benchmarking
3. Ability to interpret data, spot trends, and provide creative solutions
4. Confident in presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
5. Reward specialist background — not HR generalist transitioning into reward

Benefits Include:

28 days holiday + birthday off + BH

Share save scheme

Private medical insurance

6.5% employer pension contribution

20–30% staff discount

If you’re ready for a high-impact reward role in a business where your work will directly shape the colleague experience, message me or email lewis@jgarecruitment.com.

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