Pay & Reward Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Pay and Reward Officer to join a busy HR and Organisational Development team within a Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR, payroll or reward professional to support the delivery of pay, grading and job evaluation processes across a large and complex organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate pay and reward information, supporting job evaluation activity, producing reports and ensuring processes are delivered consistently and in line with organisational policies and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities * Support the administration and coordination of job evaluation processes, panels and projects. * Maintain accurate records of job evaluation outcomes, pay decisions and reward activity. * Undertake data analysis and produce reports relating to pay, reward, workforce information and establishment control. * Support pay benchmarking, pay reviews and wider reward projects. * Prepare spreadsheets, reports and documentation to support senior management decision-making. * Respond to pay and reward queries from managers, employees and HR colleagues. * Support organisational change programmes through the administration of pay and grading processes. * Liaise with payroll colleagues to support processing requirements and resolve routine queries. * Maintain accurate audit trails and ensure compliance with relevant governance and data protection requirements. * Identify and escalate complex pay, grading or reward issues where appropriate. Essential Requirements * Previous experience working within HR, payroll, pay and reward or a related data-focused role. * Good understanding of pay, reward and job evaluation processes. * Knowledge of grading structures, pay frameworks and relevant HR principles. * Experience maintaining confidential records and managing sensitive employee information. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience analysing data and producing reports. * Experience using HR systems, databases and spreadsheets. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Good communication and stakeholder management skills. * CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience working within a Local Authority or similarly complex public sector organisation would be advantageous. Apply If you have experience supporting pay, reward or job evaluation activities and are looking for your next opportunity within a Local Authority HR environment, please apply with your latest CV for further information