Senior Reward and Benefits Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: Up to £110,000
Location: London (hybrid, approximately 60% office / 40% remote)
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (parental leave cover)
ROLE SUMMARY
A top international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Reward and Benefits Manager to join its HR leadership team on a 12-month fixed term contract covering a period of parental leave.
As Senior Reward and Benefits Manager, you will shape and deliver the firm's international reward and benefits strategy, ensuring it is market informed, commercially aligned and compliant, and that it supports the attraction, retention and engagement of people across all of the firm's operating regions. You will report to the Director of HR and manage a team of two: the Reward and Benefits Analyst and the Senior Benefits Advisor.
This is a high-visibility position. The Senior Reward and Benefits Manager is expected to be a recognised subject matter expert, solving complex problems, leading projects and advising senior stakeholders across both business services and fee earning divisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR REWARD AND BENEFITS MANAGER
- Lead reward and benefits strategy design and implementation internationally, across all of the firm's operating regions
- Provide research-based reward data, analysis and recommendations to support decision making
- Act as a key leader in strengthening the firm's pay for performance culture, including the design, testing and implementation of incentive plans for business services and fee earning employees
- Manage the end-to-end annual salary review and bonus processes via Success Factors, working with the Finance, HRIS and HR Business Partnering teams
- Guide the HR Business Partnering team to ensure reward messages are delivered and reward decisions are consistent and fair across the firm
- Advise Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering on salary positioning for new hires
- Oversee all grading of new UK business services roles and salary survey job matching, supporting on complex grading decisions using WTW Global Grading Software
- Manage and support the Reward and Benefits Analyst and the Senior Benefits Advisor, ensuring communications, analyses and data are accurate, compliant and accessible
- Oversee the benefits strategy, including benchmarking, complex cases, broker relationships and the benefits renewal process
- Apply knowledge of local compliance requirements across all operating regions, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and UK Gender Pay Gap analysis
- Serve on the UK Pension Governance Committee and lead on the early establishment of the firm's US 401k scheme, with an understanding of comparable international schemes such as DEWS in Dubai
- Oversee the purpose, design and application of salary ranges for business services and fee earner populations
- Lead the annual HR budgeting process and work with the Director of HR on headcount budget
- Input into any projects where reward and benefits is key
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A SENIOR REWARD AND BENEFITS MANAGER
Essential:
- Proven, substantial experience as a Reward and Benefits specialist, preferably within a legal or professional services firm
- Proven experience of managing, supporting and developing a team, setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards
- International experience, with an understanding of how reward and benefits approaches must adapt across jurisdictions
- Experience of regulatory reporting, particularly the UK Gender Pay Gap
- Expert knowledge of grading and survey matching methodologies (preferably WTW GGS)
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with insight-led recommendations
- Experience of critically analysing reward processes, policies and frameworks and recommending practical improvements
- High Excel proficiency
Desirable:
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience leading functional or project teams with broad visibility
- Knowledge of benefits legislation and compliance requirements
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Clear, concise communicator, in writing and verbally, able to tailor complex information to the audience
- Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and is comfortable challenging constructively
- Strong analytical skills, translating data and management information into actionable recommendations
- Accurate and detail-focused under competing demands and shifting priorities
- Handles complex, sensitive and confidential data with discretion
ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE FIRM
The firm focuses on private capital at the intersection of personal, family and business, and is known for building deep, trusted relationships with empathy, attention and clarity. It operates a hybrid working approach, approximately 60% in the office and 40% remote, subject to the requirements of the role and manager approval.
This Senior Reward and Benefits Manager position is a 12-month fixed term contract offering the chance to lead a function with genuine international scope and visibility at senior level.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are an experienced reward professional looking for your next Senior Reward and Benefits Manager opportunity, please apply now.
Senior Reward and Benefits Manager in London employer: LAW CHOICE RECRUITMENT Careers
Join an award-winning law firm that prides itself on a collaborative and friendly work culture, where your contributions as a Legal Revenue Assistant will be valued and recognised. With a focus on employee growth, the firm offers ample opportunities for professional development and career progression, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
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