Cushman & Wakefield
Reward Business Partner UK/I
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Reward Business Partner UK/I
Location: London
The Reward Business Partner will serve as the primary compensation specialist for the UK/Ireland cluster, driving strategic reward initiatives, ensuring compliance, and delivering data-driven compensation solutions across complex EMEA environments.
About the Role
As part of the EMEA Rewards Team, this critical position will:
- Shape competitive and compliant reward practices for the UK/Ireland cluster
- Lead annual salary and incentive cycles, maintaining alignment with global/regional frameworks while addressing local regulations
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing analytics and strategic recommendations
- Support multi-country governance, partner remuneration (LLP structures), and cross-border compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Lead reward design, implementation & governance for the UK/Ireland cluster, ensuring local laws and market norms are adhered to.
- Localise global/regional reward frameworks while aligning with statutory requirements (e.g., EU PTD, UK gender pay gap compliance).
- Oversee annual salary and incentive cycles, maintaining competitive yet compliant reward policies.
- Conduct job evaluation and assess internal equity, delivering pay equity analysis and statutory reporting.
- Influencing LLP structures: advise on partner remuneration (profit-sharing, drawings, governance) with tax and compliance awareness.
- Support organisational changes, including restructures and mobility (e.g., assignments, transfers), partnering with HR and Tata Mobility teams.
- Benchmark compensation structures across UK/Ireland and support regional/global Rewards projects.
- Provide data-driven insights to guide senior decision-making, balancing cost efficiency with employee engagement.
- Resolve complex reward cases through rigorous evidence-based analysis.
- Drive process improvements to optimise compensation programs.
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Requirements & Experience
Essential Experience
- 6+ years in Reward/T&C, with UK & Ireland exposure preferred.
- Your background should cover:
- LLP reward expertise (partner remuneration models, profit-sharing, drawings, entry/exit governance, and tax considerations).
- Core Rewards disciplines: Salary structures, short-term incentive design, job grading frameworks, and market benchmarking.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance (UK, Ireland, EU).
Skills & Mindset
- Strategic Advisor: Combine commercial acumen with capability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Clear Communicator: Translate complex data into concise, persuasive insights for non-technical audiences.
- Data-Driven Analyst: Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large datasets and generating actionable recommendations.
- Detail-Oriented: Intrepid attention to accuracy, compliance, and quality delivery.
- Influential Collaborator: Forges strong HR/business relationships to drive alignment and operational efficiency.
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Key Capabilities
Let’s build a better world—£105,000-£135,000 + 12% + bonus + benefits.
For full details visit: Cushman & Wakefield Roles
This role is filled through Cushman & Wakefield’s Talent Acquisition team. Direct applications in unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.*
Equal Opportunities Statement
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and endeavour to maintain an inclusive workforce. If you require accommodations during your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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