Reward Manager - (Remote/UK)

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The Reward Manager is responsible for managing BAU compensation activities alongside Reward projects. Reporting to the Senior Reward Manager, this role supports compensation activities predominantly in the UK as well as Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Middle East.

This role can be based in any of our UK locations - London, Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, Glagow or Edinburgh.

About us
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of the CMS global reward strategy. As part of an evolving Reward & Benefits team, in this role you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Supporting the delivery of the Global Reward strategy
• Leading on a variety of Reward projects as well as BAU activity such as global annual review cycles and pay gap reporting
• Drive the successful completion of Reward projects, delivering individually and through the team and working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Day to day management of two Reward Analysts
• Undertake data analysis where required and present complex data to stakeholders at all levels within the firm
• Drive a process of continual improvement
• Play a critical role in key people projects and project management to align Reward with business requirements

About You
We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Excellent Excel and data skills
• In-depth experience of all aspects of compensation management, including job levelling, bonus frameworks and complex annual review processes
• Experience of managing multiple Reward projects in a large professional services or corporate environment
• Highly experienced in presenting complex reward data and a demonstrable ability to build relationships at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to translate strategic requirements into BAU activity
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in all work
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A systematic approach to work, management and driving positive change
• High level awareness of GDPR and data governance
• Highly organised approach to work with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced project environment
• Excellent time-management skills
• Previous team management experience is an advantage as is previous experience working in the legal sector or in a professional services environment

What's in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name just a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation. Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work, but it also creates a stronger, more successful, and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS. If you have a disability, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Ruth Kavanagh at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application via our CMS Careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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