Strategic Pay & Reward Manager
JOB_53462484729088Job type
PermanentLocation
OxfordshireWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Reward And CompensationIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£68,000 + Benefits
A new permanent opportunity for an innovative Pay & Reward leader to join our client
Your New Company
Join a public sector organisation going through an exciting period of change. As part of the HR & Change team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the workforce through strategic leadership of pay, reward, and benefits.
Your New Role
As the Strategic Pay & Reward Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to design and deliver comprehensive pay and reward strategies that reflect organisational culture, support business priorities, and ensure fairness and transparency across all pay frameworks. You’ll manage the job evaluation scheme, lead pay modelling and workforce analytics, and oversee statutory reporting such as the Gender Pay Gap and Pay Policy Statement. Your expertise will aid the business to attract, retain, and motivate a diverse and high-performing workforce, while ensuring compliance with employment law and trade union negotiations. As a key member of the HR Senior Management team, you will champion the People and Culture strategy, promoting innovation, inclusivity, and strategic excellence.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
You’ll bring extensive experience and expertise in strategic pay and reward management, ideally within complex organisations, including public sector or local government settings. Key skills and attributes include:
- Proven leadership and management of HR teams, fostering high-performance and inclusive working environments
- A challenger mindset with the gravitas to build trusting relationships with senior stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of pay structures, job evaluation frameworks, benefits, equal pay legislation, and reward policies
- Experience leading pay negotiations and consultations with trade unions and key stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to lead workforce pay modelling, scenario planning, and produce insightful reports
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build strategic alliances
- Commercial acumen and financial management expertise, supporting cost-effective and sustainable reward strategies
- Ability to navigate complex political and regulatory environments, ensuring compliance and forward-thinking approaches
- Commitment to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout pay and reward practices
- Adaptability to work flexibly across multiple locations in line with agile working policies
What You’ll Get in Return
In return, you’ll join an organisation that values your leadership and expertise, offering:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A flexible, agile working environment supporting your work-life balance
- Opportunities to shape and influence strategic HR priorities across Oxfordshire County Council
- A collaborative culture that encourages innovation, learning, and professional development
- The chance to contribute to meaningful transformation, impacting both colleagues and the wider community
What you need to do now
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Strategic Pay & Reward ManagerJOB_534624847290882025-09-292025-12-28
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