Reward Business Partner

Reward Business Partner
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, hybrid working with two days per week on site
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until December 2027
Ever felt like your reward and benefits experience could make a real difference, not just by supporting business decisions but by helping attract, motivate and retain talented colleagues?
Here is your chance to do just that.
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.
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.
What we are looking for:
• 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...