Join Our Team as a Reward Partner!

Location: Leeds – Hybrid (2-3 days in the Leeds office)
Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? We’re on the lookout for a Reward Partner to join our expanding team in Leeds! In this exciting new role, you will collaborate with the Head of Reward & Benefits to craft and implement innovative reward strategies that not only attract but also retain and motivate our talented workforce.

Your role will involve close partnerships with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure our compensation, benefits, and recognition programs align with our commercial objectives while staying competitive in the construction and infrastructure market.

To thrive in this position, you should bring a strong analytical mindset, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate reward strategies into practical solutions tailored for a project-based environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on compensation, benefits, and reward policies.
• Design and deliver a reward strategy that aligns with our business objectives.
• Ensure our reward programs effectively attract and retain talent in the construction and engineering sectors.
• Manage salary benchmarking and market analysis.
• Support annual salary reviews, bonus planning, and pay review cycles.
• Guide on pay structures, job evaluations, and grading frameworks.
• Ensure fair and equitable pay decisions across the organization.
• Support employee benefits programs, including pensions and healthcare.
• Enhance benefits offerings to remain competitive in the market.
• Analyze reward data and provide insights to leadership teams.
• Produce reports on pay trends and reward effectiveness.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting for reward programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintain strong governance around pay decisions and reward frameworks.
• Lead or support reward-related projects, such as job architecture reviews.
• Contribute to wider HR transformation initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in reward, compensation, and benefits within HR.
• Experience providing advice and guidance to business managers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reward data and market trends.
• Experience supporting salary review and bonus processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel and reward data analysis capabilities.

Why Join Us?

We believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain exceptional talent. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.

Next Steps

We’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued. This commitment starts with our recruitment process.

We’ll provide clear information about the recruitment process and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during your application or interview. Your comfort and success are our priorities!

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, with a proud history dating back to 1921. With a turnover of £500m and a team of 3000 dedicated employees, we invest in developing great people through comprehensive training.

Our innovative and responsible approach allows us to work on groundbreaking projects across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry. We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you reach your full potential.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!