Interim Pay, Reward & Industrial Relations Manager

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Job description

About the Role:
A public sector organisation is seeking a highly skilled Interim Pay, Reward & Industrial Relations Manager to lead a critical area within their HR function during a period of restructuring. This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformation across pay, reward, and industrial relations, ensuring the development of effective strategies that support the organisation's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, review, and implementation of pay reviews to ensure staff are paid fairly and competitively, with a clear structure for pay progression.
• Manage annual pay negotiations and consultations with trade unions, ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that supports diverse employee needs and enhances the organisation's overall employee value proposition.
• Own and regularly review pay, rewards, and benefit policies, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Design frameworks to support consistency across pay and reward practices while staying ahead of legislative changes and best practices.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employment terms and conditions, supporting them with relevant correspondence and queries.
• Lead and manage the organisation's industrial relations strategy, acting as the main point of contact for trade union negotiations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience providing senior-level HR advice within a large or complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading pay negotiations and engaging with trade unions through periods of change.
• Strong background in HR rewards and benefits, with a deep understanding of employment and equality legislation.
• Experience managing teams through transitions, with a focus on achieving people-driven outcomes.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and briefings.
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to solving complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including trade unions.

Why Apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence critical HR functions in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape the future of pay, rewards, and industrial relations strategies within the organisation.

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