Senior Reward Manager in Watford

Senior Reward Manager in Watford

Watford Full-Time 90000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Catalyst Partners

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of reward strategies and manage compensation programmes.
  • Company: Dynamic consumer business focused on growth and employee investment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and drive strategic priorities in a thriving organisation.
  • Why this job: Shape reward strategies and make a real impact in a key leadership role.
  • Qualifications: Experience in reward management and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 £ per year.

Senior Reward Manager

About the Company and the Role

Our client is a large, multi-site consumer business undergoing significant growth and transformation.

With a sizeable and diverse workforce, the organisation is continuing to invest in its people agenda and reward capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Reward Manager to step into a broader leadership role.

Reporting into the People leadership team, you will shape reward strategy, lead key compensation and benefits programmes, and provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery across reward, analytics, governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's reward strategy.
  • Manage annual salary review and bonus processes across the business.
  • Provide expert advice on pay structures, job evaluation and market benchmarking.
  • Develop reward frameworks for a large hourly paid workforce, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Wage legislation.
  • Deliver reward reporting and insights to support executive, board and investor decision-making.
  • Oversee benefits and pension programmes, ensuring they remain competitive and cost-effective.
  • Lead and develop a small reward team while supporting ongoing HR systems and process improvements.
  • Line manage and upskill 2 team members.
  • Candidate Profile and Experience
  • Strong understanding an experience working with National Minimum Wage legislation and reward governance is essential.
  • Significant experience in reward, compensation and benefits within a large, complex organisation.
  • Background in sectors with large frontline or hourly paid workforces such as retail, hospitality, leisure, aviation or care.
  • Experience managing annual pay reviews, bonus schemes and salary benchmarking.
  • Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • Previous people management experience and a collaborative leadership style would be advantageous but not essential.

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile reward function and work closely with senior leadership in a business where reward remains a key strategic priority.

Catalyst Partners

Contact Details:

Catalyst Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Reward Manager in Watford

Reward Strategy Development
Compensation and Benefits Management
Salary Review Management
Job Evaluation
Market Benchmarking
National Minimum Wage Legislation Compliance
Reward Reporting and Analytics