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