Calisen
Senior Reward Manager (Maternity Cover), Senior Reward Manager (Maternity Cover)
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About The Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Reward Manager to join Calisen on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave until February 2028. Working closely with the Colleague Experience Director, Chief People Officer, and senior stakeholders, you'll lead the delivery of our reward and benefits strategy, ensuring our offering remains competitive, commercially effective, and supports an exceptional colleague experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business while influencing key reward decisions at a strategic level.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and implement Calisen’s reward and benefits strategy to support the People Strategy and business goals.
- Lead the development of reward frameworks, incentive plans, and benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with market trends and compliance.
- Manage annual pay reviews, bonus schemes, and incentive modelling to deliver ROI within budget.
- Provide data-driven insights and reporting, including Gender Pay Gap analysis and emerging pay gap requirements.
- Prepare proposals and analysis for the Remuneration Committee to support Board-level decisions.
- Oversee job evaluation, benchmarking, and market pay research to maintain fairness and competitiveness.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers, ensuring effective governance and risk management.
- Represent Calisen at industry events to stay ahead of reward trends.
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About You
- CIPD Level 5 or above is desirable.
- Strong experience in reward strategy, job evaluation, and pay benchmarking.
- Skilled in financial modelling and data analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Experience preparing Board-level papers (including RemCo).
- Knowledge of payroll processes and benefits administration.
What We Offer
- Hybrid Working Pattern
- Non-contractual annual bonus based on company and personal performance of your annual salary - 10%.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with yearly service + 8 bank holidays + day off on your birthday.
- Company sick pay - 6 months and then SSP.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Life assurance x4 of your basic salary.
- Pension plan - Calisen will double your personal contribution into the scheme up to a maximum of 7% of your gross salary.
- Private Medical Insurance
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan Helpline.
- My Rewards Platform: Discounts from hundreds of top retailers, just for being part of the team.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Calisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage and an inclusive employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout your employment.
Our Recruitment Process
We partner with Cappfinity to deliver psychometric and situational assessments. These tools help us understand your natural strengths and how you might approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. If your application progresses, you’ll receive full details and support to complete the assessments. Adjustments are available to ensure accessibility for all candidates.
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