Reward Manager

• Contract type: Fixed term until March 2028. Full time.
• Reports to: Head of Reward, Systems & Services.
• Location: Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ.

The role

• Respond to routine reward queries from People Partners and line manager, providing guidance within agreed frameworks and escalating complex or sensitive matters.
• Prepare information and analysis to support reward related decision making.
• Support organisational design and career development conversations through accurate role sizing, grading advice and understanding of progression frameworks.
• Support the delivery of the Reward strategy by turning the reward priorities into clear plans, processes and guidance.

• Support with the roll out of the new job levelling methodology, building from the existing light touch approach and undertake role evaluations across the business with guidance from the Head of Reward, Systems and Services.
• Ensure grading outcomes are consistent and well-documented.
• Ensure job descriptions are aligned to grading criteria, differentiating clearly between Manager and Individual Contributor levels.
• Explain agreed outcomes behind levelling decisions with People Partners and be able to escalate complex matters appropriately.

• Conduct benchmarking for individual roles using a range of market data sources including Willis Towers Watson (WTW); provide insights and recommendations in line with market and internal relativities.
• Participate in and be the lead in data submission for various salary and benefit surveys including WTW.

• Support the delivery of Reward Governance Group and Remuneration Committee activity, by preparing materials, maintaining documentation, and tracking agreed actions.
• Maintain reward policies, processes and frameworks to ensure they reflect best practice and current legislation.

• Research and support the design, process and administration of a company wide recognition scheme.
• Support with research and identification of a suitable benefits platform and embrace reward related technologies and process improvements.
• Identify ways of improving our existing benefits administration processes.
• Support with benefits reviews and utilisation across the UK and international entities.

• Coordinate key activities within the annual reward cycle, including data collection, validation, pay review administration and bonus calculations, working to agreed plans and timelines.
• Analyse data to ensure alignment with reward principles, internal equity and Remuneration Committee guidelines.
• Work closely with People Partners and Finance to ensure accurate inputs, modelling and reporting.

• Obtain and analyse the data to create the gender pay gap reporting and other regulatory reward checks. Work with relevant Centres of Excellence to develop the supporting narrative and provide clear context and explanation for the reported figures.
• Monitor benefit utilisation and ensure provider relationships align with expectations for service and value.
• Maintain understanding of reward legislation and its implications for policy and practice.

Requirements of the role

• Relevant experience as a Reward Analyst/Manager, with practical experience of delivering annual reward cycles.
• An understanding and demonstratable experience of reward principles, benchmarking, job evaluation, pay structures and annual reward cycle processes.
• Strong excel skills and ability to analyse data and summarise insights clearly for stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating tasks or workstreams to agreed deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to work accurately within governance frameworks.
• Clear communication skills and confidence explaining established processes.

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