Reward Manager

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Job description

This range is provided by Zachary Daniels. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Rewards Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover) Immediate Starters only £70,000 - £80,000 per annum - Onsite 5 days a week

Zachary Daniels are excited to be partnering with a growing global eCommerce powerhouse with a customer-first mindset, focused on continuous transformation and expansion. Their multi-channel presence spans multiple markets, and they are committed to investing in growth, opportunity, and creating an environment where their teams thrive.

Your Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and immediately available Rewards Manager to join on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about rewards and compensation, thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and enjoys autonomy while working in a transformative space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief People Officer (CPO) to design and execute the company's total rewards strategy, aligning with business goals and market trends.
• Manage and refine internal compensation structures, conducting benchmarking and analysis to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Lead all share-related activity across the business, including the rollout of executive and leadership share schemes.
• Partner with the CPO & Legal team on reward-based remuneration activities.
• Oversee employee benefits programs such as health, wellness, pension schemes, and other perks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement performance-based reward and incentive programs that drive employee engagement and productivity.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to budget and forecast compensation and benefits expenditures.
• Drive employee recognition initiatives that reinforce company culture and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Use data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of reward programs and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all regions, including international locations as applicable.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a small team, fostering high performance and professional development.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in rewards, compensation, and benefits, ideally within a fast-paced or e-commerce industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing small team.
• Expertise in salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations regarding compensation and benefits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders.
• An interest in fashion or a related industry would be an advantage.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail