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