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Rewards Consultant
Interim Reward Specialist (Contract)
Location: Luton / Hybrid Contract: Interim Contract to January 2027 Commitment: 3–4 days per week Day Rate: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
A leading global client is seeking an experienced Reward Specialist to provide additional support and expertise in the Reward team during a critical period of delivery. As year-end approaches, this role will play a key part in ensuring the successful execution of annual pay and bonus processes, while maintaining smooth day-to-day reward operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on reward professional capable of quickly integrating into the team, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing immediately to key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of annual pay review and bonus processes.
- Provide operational reward expertise throughout the year-end cycle.
- Ensure accurate, efficient delivery of reward activities within agreed timelines.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business stakeholders to coordinate reward-related activities.
- Support the administration and governance of compensation programmes and reward policies.
- Analyse reward data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Respond to reward-related queries from stakeholders and employees.
- Assist with reward benchmarking, market analysis, and reporting as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of reward processes, controls, and documentation.
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About You
We’re looking for an experienced reward professional who can deliver value from day one. Essential requirements include:
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- Significant experience in a Reward, Compensation & Benefits function.
- Proven expertise in supporting annual salary reviews and bonus cycles.
- Strong understanding of reward operations, governance, and best practices.
- Exceptional analytical skills, able to interpret and communicate reward data effectively.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with reward/HR data tools.
Interim contract with flexibility—ideal for experienced professionals seeking challenging, high-impact work.
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