Reward Consultant

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Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for!

Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're also interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Colleagues

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

We're not just filling a position; we're inviting you to shape the future. We're in the midst of a cultural transformation, which the People team is at the heart of; delivering significant change across the organisation to improve the Colleague experience.

The Reward team is front and centre of this, designing and delivering our strategy from the ground up. So far, we've introduced an organisation-wide grading structure, new benefits, recognition and variable pay programmes, informed by feedback from our annual Colleague survey.

However, we're not stopping there, and we still have a lot more to deliver and improve for our Colleagues. All this, whilst we continue to manage our day to day and cyclical activity like evaluating new roles, Gender Pay Gap analysis, CEO pay ratio reporting, pay reviews, bonus and benefit renewals.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a Basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

More about you:

We're seeking a passionate and experienced reward professional who wants to be at the forefront of shaping our reward strategy. This isn't just a BAU role; it's a unique opportunity to influence and innovate, gaining exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven reward experience, including pay and benchmarking, benefits, job evaluation (preferably Hay), and annual reporting (Gender Pay Gap and CEO pay ratio). Experience with terms and conditions harmonisation is a plus.

• Skills: Highly analytical with advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to confidently navigate different systems.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and peers.

• Commitment: A basic DBS check is required, reflecting our dedication to safer recruitment.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

• Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

• Training and development

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Our stance on Diversity & Inclusion

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced or compressed hours.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

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