At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and implement pay reforms to enhance fairness and transparency across the Ministry of Justice.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within the Ministry of Justice focused on innovative pay strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a small team and drive meaningful change in public service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pay structures while collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR or Reward, with a focus on project delivery and employment law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
It’s an exciting time to join the Pay and Reward team as we deliver a major programme of pay reform across the Ministry of Justice. You will help shape and implement changes that improve pay structures, strengthen fairness and transparency, and ensure our reward offer remains competitive and affordable. This role supports the Head of Reward and Senior Reward Leads on pay strategy for MoJ HQ, Executive Agencies and Arm’s Length Bodies, operating within the MoJ People Services division.
Responsibilities
- Develop, negotiate and implement the annual pay award in a timely manner and in compliance with CS pay guidance and the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) recommendations for MoJ HQ, its ALBs and Executive Agencies.
- Build positive relations with key stakeholders, using data and user insights to develop and implement credible solutions to pay issues and challenges, delivering value for money.
- Provide effective advice to the business, other teams and external suppliers on pay and reward related issues and policies for the department and its ALBs.
- Lead ad-hoc projects ensuring alignment with pay and reward strategy and compliance with CS pay remit guidance and PSPRB recommendations.
- Lead the development and delivery of improvements to MoJ’s reward offering, shaping a future reward strategy that supports the Operating Model Design and Pay Reform (ODPR) programme and aligns with Civil Service direction set out in the Civil Service People Plan 2024-27.
- Assist the Head of Reward and Senior Reward Leads in the effective development and delivery of future reward strategies, practices and programmes across the business.
- Support the development of pay and reward proposals for annual pay awards using data-driven evidence, working alongside data analysts to generate innovative and bias-neutral solutions.
- Support the reward team in pay negotiations and pay-round activity for staff groups reliant on collective bargaining machinery.
- Lead on drafting of briefing papers, ministerial submissions, parliamentary questions and business cases relating to annual pay awards.
- Lead on new pay policy development, introducing innovation and simplification into pay and reward processes and guiding communication for staff and key stakeholders.
- Provide pay expertise and advice to MoJ programmes and projects, including the wider HR community and Shared Services.
- Line-manage a small team, providing direction, support and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with the wider Reward teams and People Group to ensure pay proposals meet HR and department objectives.
- Work with third-party partners to implement pay-related changes effectively.
- Consider business case requests outside of policy, resolve complex pay issues, and modify processes to improve efficiency and transparency.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience as an HR Generalist.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent, or willingness to gain the qualification.
- Experience in Reward, including understanding of the Civil Service reward landscape and supporting and implementing pay awards.
- Experience in project delivery.
- Working knowledge of employment law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. Diversity and inclusion plans are available through the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Reward Advisor employer: Ministry of Justice
Joining the Ministry of Justice as a Reward Advisor offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful pay reform initiatives that enhance fairness and transparency within the Civil Service. Our inclusive work culture prioritises employee development, providing ample opportunities for growth and collaboration with key stakeholders. Located in a dynamic environment, you will be part of a team dedicated to shaping competitive reward strategies that align with the Civil Service People Plan, ensuring your work has a lasting impact on public service.
