Senior Reward Manager

Senior Reward Manager UK & IRE.

Salary: Competitive with a competitive benefits and bonus offering.

Location: Hertfordshire

Hybrid: 3 days in office and 2 WFH

JGA are partnering with a leading hospitality group seeking a Senior Reward Manager to oversee and deliver the UK & IRE operations reward strategy. This role requires a dynamic individual with specialist reward knowledge and experience in managing large-scale pay and incentive processes across a multi-site operation.

If you are looking for your next role before taking on a "Head of" position then please do get in touch!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the UK reward strategy, including pay, incentive, and recognition processes.
• Business partner with senior operational and HR leaders to deliver the reward agenda.
• Manage key reward projects and day-to-day activities in line with company frameworks and principles.
• Oversee the annual pay and incentive cycle, supporting 30,000+ hourly team members and site management teams.
• Design and implement incentive schemes across 1,200+ locations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage a £2m recognition and trading incentive budget to drive key business outcomes.
• Develop reward frameworks for non-mainland UK hotels, ensuring local compliance while aligning with core frameworks.
• Handle escalated reward queries, ensuring timely resolutions and high-quality service.
• Provide clear and insightful data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support the creation of a recognition culture that aligns with the company’s employee value proposition.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in reward management within a multi-site, high-volume environment.
• Strong business partnering skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex reward initiatives.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience managing pay, incentive schemes, and working with senior stakeholders.

Please note - due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks. If you don't hear from us, your application was unsuccessful this time. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

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