Reward, Recognition and Benefits Manager

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About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

We're looking for a Reward Manager to join our HR team. In this role you'll lead, create and drive the reward agenda for Matalan that aligns to our broader HR strategy and values across all three business areas, continually reviewing and developing all aspects of reward, recognition and benefits that is engaging, transparent, robust whilst maximising value.

Our Reward Manager will work collaboratively with the broader HR team and senior stakeholders to ensure buy in and successful delivery of key projects and annual pay review activity.

You'll be working in a team who thrives off of innovation and will push you to be your best, giving you the autonomy to really make the role your own and make a big impact on how Matalan works.

As a Reward Manager, you will:

• Lead on the design and delivery of the annual pay review process, working with the HR Director, Heads of HR and Board to create an agile, transparent and robust plan for activity that will support our aim to create a competitive pay position.
• Responsible for annual pay benchmarking activity along with in moment benchmarking requests, influencing stakeholders to ensure that roles are graded and benchmarked in a way that aligns to expectations and sets up colleagues for success.
• Lead of the design of the Matalan Bonus scheme working with the HR Director and Board to create a compelling and engaging framework that drives performance.
• Responsible for leading the continual review, development and management of Matalan's recognition initiatives.. Working with the HR Business Partners and Stakeholders across the business to ensure its continually evolves to maximise impact and engagement for colleagues whilst driving performance and productivity.
• Responsible for leading the annual events calendar, working with the broader HR team and stakeholders from across the business to deliver further seasonal recognition and reward activity, e.g. Christmas Rewards, Easter, Summer activity etc.

Be a tenacious self-starter with an eye for detail and an inquisitive mind.

About You

• Strategic and broader thinker with strong commercial.
• Excellent Planning, Organisational and Project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong influencing and challenging skills.
• Great interpersonal skills, someone who can build and maintain relationships as well as challenge and influence stakeholders.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business