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Benefits & Reward Manager

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This Benefits & Reward Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering a global benefits strategy, harmonising programmes across multiple countries while managing third-party suppliers and benchmarking. The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder influence, and end-to-end delivery experience, with a focus on international benefits and reward.
  • Influence global benefits strategy
  • High-impact, senior role

About Our Client

Large, internationally operating professional services organisation undergoing a transformation of its global People function. They are focused on delivering a consistent, competitive, and future-focused benefits and reward strategy while maintaining local and cultural nuances.

Job Description

  • Shape and deliver a global benefits strategy aligned to business objectives and EVP.
  • Lead international benefits benchmarking, renewals, and supplier negotiations.
  • Drive harmonisation of benefits across multiple countries while respecting local nuances.
  • Manage third-party providers and external market relationships.
  • Support reward cycles and broader reward projects as required.
  • Produce high-quality data, analysis, and insight to inform decision-making.
  • Act as the subject-matter expert for Benefits & Reward with senior global stakeholders.
  • Contribute ideas and initiatives around future trends, technology, and innovation in reward.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Benefits & Reward Manager should have:

  • Specialist expertise in Benefits and Reward, including international exposure.
  • Proven end-to-end delivery of benefits projects and reward initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce actionable insights.
  • Credibility and confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and benchmarking against external markets.
  • Resilience and commercial acumen in a fast-paced, complex environment.
  • Forward-thinking approach, including awareness of trends, technology, and innovation in reward.

What's on Offer

  • Salary: Up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the Manchester office (flexible for Leeds or Birmingham-based candidates)
  • High-impact role: Influence and shape global benefits and reward strategy
  • Visibility: Work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple countries
  • Professional development: Opportunity to innovate and contribute to a transforming People function
  • Standard working hours with no unusual travel requirements



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Benefits & Reward Manager to make a significant impact in a supportive and professional environment. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Ben Pottas
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6929503
Phone number
+441512553765

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Reward
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Pottas
Consultant phone
+441512553765
Job reference
JN-012026-6929503