This is a full time, fixed term opportunity until December 2027, offering hybrid working with two days per week on site. You will play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of reward, benefits and recognition initiatives, helping shape a fair and competitive reward offering across a large education and skills organisation. What you will be doing:

Support the annual pay review process, including salary modelling and implementation.
Manage and continually improve the benefits offering.
Lead job evaluation activities using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
Analyse reward data, identify trends and make practical recommendations.
Support reward, benefits and recognition projects.
Develop and enhance colleague recognition initiatives.
Prepare reward reports and provide insights to support decision making.
Build strong working relationships with HR colleagues, managers, senior leaders, Trade Union representatives and external partners.
Analyse the costs of reward and benefits initiatives to support effective investment decisions.
Support compliance with reward policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

Experience in a reward, benefits or recognition environment.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and turn findings into practical recommendations.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong project management, planning and organisational abilities.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of how reward activities support organisational objectives.
A collaborative approach and confidence in building effective relationships across different teams., CIPD Level 5 qualification, a Reward qualification or equivalent practical experience in a reward role.
Advanced Excel skills and strong problem solving abilities.
A commitment to the values of working as One Group, Innovation, Excellence, Ethics and Sustainability.
Experience working in a unionised environment
Knowledge of Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation methodology
Experience using iTrent and Power BI

At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing training provider for a passionate Reward Business Partner to join their expanding team based in Manchester.

Salary of £38,400 to £48,000 per annum
28 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
Significant pension contribution
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Hybrid working with two days per week on site

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