Interim Group Rewards Project Manager

Manager, Group Reward Projects (3-5 Month FTC) Retail

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Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 3-5-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Competitive / pro-rated package
We are supporting a global, highly matrixed organisation to appoint a Manager, Group Reward Projects on a 3-month fixed-term contract to support several key initiatives within the Group Reward function.
This is a hands-on project role, with the primary focus on advancing the organisations EU Pay Transparency Directive programme, alongside a small number of additional global reward initiatives already in progress.
The role requires an experienced reward professional who can quickly assess programme status, coordinate activity across markets, and drive delivery in a complex international environment. You will work closely with senior Reward leaders, HR, Finance and Legal teams across multiple regions.
Key Focus: EU Pay Transparency Directive
The central priority of this assignment is supporting the organisations EU pay transparency readiness programme.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinating a multi-country pay transparency programme
Supporting the development and implementation of salary ranges across markets
Supporting the removal or review of pay secrecy clauses
Assisting with the introduction of pay ranges in recruitment processes and job adverts
Delivering pay analysis and insight to support leadership decisions
Supporting responses to employee pay information requests
Working with HR, Legal and local markets to ensure alignment with EU Directive requirements
Supporting the development of governance, processes and internal guidance for pay transparency
Additional Reward Projects
Alongside the pay transparency programme, the role will support several other reward initiatives, including:
Global Recognition Programme
Supporting rollout of a global recognition platform
Embedding peer-to-peer recognition aligned to organisational values
Supporting engagement and adoption across markets
Share Plan Projects
Supporting phase two of an international share plan migration
Improving enrolment processes and participation
Reward Governance
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Bonus modelling and reward analysis
Ad-hoc reward reporting and insight
The Person
Proven experience delivering reward projects or programmes
Experience working in complex or international organisations
Exposure to pay transparency, pay equity or reward governance
Experience with salary structures, pay ranges and benchmarking
Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident working autonomously and engaging senior stakeholders
Experience in Retail, Hospitality, FMCG or Consultancy environments is advantageous
Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g. SuccessFactors) beneficial
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