Rewards Manager

Job Title: Reward Partner

• Location: Northern Ireland
• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Benefits + Bonus
• Category: Human Resources / Compensation & Benefits

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Reward Partner to join a prominent Northern Ireland-based manufacturing organisation. This is a commercially critical role designed for a reward specialist who excels at balancing strategic project delivery with operational excellence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end Annual Salary Review (ASR) and bonus plan cyclesDesign, implement, and maintain job architecture and levelling frameworks.
• Perform salary benchmarking and market analysis reports.
• Lead key reward projects including pension scheme consolidation.
• Ensure strict compliance with SOX controls, internal/external audit, and pay legislation.
• Partner with HR & Finance on cost modeling, budgeting, and monthly bonus accruals.
• Manage and develop a Reward Advisor.

Your Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a dedicated Reward / Compensation & Benefits role.
• Proven track record in job architecture, benchmarking, pay reviews, and pension governance.
• Advanced Excel capabilities with experience using SAP or SuccessFactors.
• Strong knowledge of equal pay laws, pay governance, and audit compliance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and data analysis skills.
• CIPD 5, but ideally 7 or equivalent.