Interim Reward Specialist

  • Michael Page
  • Jan 27, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Provide expert reward advice and support Head of Reward on a wide range of reward & HR projects and BAU. Activities include benchmarking & analysis, Global Grading framework development & communication, Job levelling, pay range development, development of specific/local reward initiatives, EU Pay Transparency Directive implementation & comms, delivery of the Annual Salary and Bonus cycle processes.

Client Details

Leading global integrated trading and business investment company that operates in diverse industries-including metals, infrastructure, energy, and media-to create value, develop businesses, and provide financial solutions worldwide.

Description

Assisting with the preparations and managing the execution of the Annual Salary and Bonus Review cycle, including all modelling activities, management reporting and market data analysis/submissions

Supporting Head of Reward and the business with the EU Pay Transparency Directive legislative changes, roll-out and communication activities, as well as manager and employee training

Developing new compensation ranges for business aligned to EU Pay Transparency Directive roll out plan and objectives

Managing the completion of a variety of different external market salary surveys in order to identify and monitor the company's relative position in the market and make any necessary adjustments to current practice in order to attract and retain high calibre talent

Leading on designated reward projects, including the set-up and management of the Job evaluation framework (WTW) and Global Grading System (GGS) across the business

Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on specific pay and benefits issues as needed, supporting the implementation of frameworks as appropriate and ensuring compliance to guidelines and processes

Collaborating with HRBPs as necessary to manage performance management processes, out of cycle salary increases and recognition initiatives

  • Proactively reviewing current reward policies in order to ensure these are innovative, competitive, efficient and fit for purpose

Assisting in mapping and enhancing the People Department Service Catalogue, ensuring high-quality service delivery of Reward products and services

Complying with business procedures, policies and regulations as applicable

Keeping up to date with industry best practice and market trends through networking, reading journals and publications, attending relevant courses/seminars, and identifying ways of bringing best practice into business.

Profile

Significant experience in Willis Towers Watson Job (WTW) evaluation and Global Grading Framework implementation and management

Strong capability of, and interest/experience in, data analysis and modelling (proficient Excel user, ideally including macros)

Experienced PowerPoint and SharePoint user able to present data is a concise, structured and compelling way, using visuals and graphics

Previous exposure to HRIS from a reward perspective, including Success Factors and Workday Compensation Modules

Exposure to EU Pay Transparency Directive related changes, including roll-out and communication activities, as well as manager and employee training (preferred)

Able to hit the ground running and make decisions working comfortably under pressure and dealing with a degree of ambiguity

Excellent organisational, analytical and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders

Team player able to partner and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and colleagues, building effective cross-functional relationships

Self-driven and highly organised with an ability to make decisions and implement practical solutions

Flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and willing to assume responsibility for a wide range of tasks and issues

High integrity, positivity, resilience and professionalism

Culturally fluent and aware, able to work effectively in a diverse, international environment

Job Offer

  • Daily rate of (Apply online only) GBP.
  • 6- 12 month role with opportunity to go permanent
  • Lead on large end to end projects
  • Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
  • Temporary position offering valuable experience in a specialised field.
  • hybrid working set up