Reward Manager

Reward Manager

We are looking for a dynamic Rewards Manager to lead reward initiatives, providing advice and counsel to teams and managers on compensation matters, supporting development opportunities aligned with industry best practices.

About the Role

The Reward Manager is a critical role in the execution of our total reward strategy and the delivery of our annual processes, including pay and bonus reviews. The role will lead on market benchmarking, providing advice and guidance to HR Business Partners and senior leaders, ensuring our approach is balanced between the business needs, and the retention and attraction of top talent. The role will proactively contribute to the development of our total reward strategy as part of our Employee Value Proposition.

1. Act as a reward partner, providing comprehensive advice on pay and reward matters aligned with market practice and the Harrods reward strategy.
2. Utilise strong understanding of benchmarking and external market practices to tailor advice for distinct business areas.
3. Support the development of compensation structures aligned with job family and band structures for better career navigation and reward decisions.
4. Be an expert in benchmarking methodology (WTW), independently benchmarking roles and managing the benchmarking processes.
5. Oversee the execution of pay reviews, bonus, pay committee, and commission processes, ensuring seamless delivery and effective use of Workday functionality.
6. Collaborate with HR and Finance to monitor headcount, budgeting, and forecasting, while keeping up to date with industry trends, legislative developments, and reward practices.

About You

You are a specialist in reward matters with a deep understanding of industry best practices. With strong business acumen, you can effectively link business strategy to people practices. Your analytical skills enable you to dive into the details while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

1. You have experience managing internal relationships to ensure the successful delivery of reward initiatives and bring an inquisitive, challenging mindset to continuously improve existing processes.
2. You possess advanced Excel skills, enabling you to work comfortably with large data sets.
3. Your ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel, coupled with your strong communication skills, allows you to liaise with and influence senior stakeholders effectively.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information:

Time Type: Permanent

Department: Reward & Benefits (Gemma Curtiss)