Compensation and Reward Lead

AWE is recruiting for a Compensation Lead to join the business.

Reporting into the Head of Reward, the Compensation Lead will be responsible for delivering the compensation components of the reward strategy. They will also manage the operational delivery of compensation, including pay, allowance and incentive structures and communications. This role will include task management of up to four Reward analysts to support effective delivery.

• Maintaining all compensation frameworks, including base pay, allowances, and incentives.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compensation programmes, with recommendations based on business input, professional insight, and data.
• Conducting regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation offerings.
• Collaborating with HR and management to ensure compensation programmes are well-communicated and understood.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and any delegated authority or pay freedoms granted by the government.
• Meeting all internal and external audit requirements related to compensation.
• Providing expert advice and support to managers on compensation-related matters.
• Managing the annual pay review process and staff incentive distribution.
• Offering professional guidance, leadership, and direction to reward professionals assigned to or reporting within this area.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programmes and make recommendations for change based upon business input, professional insight, knowledge and data.

• →Maintaining and communicating pay ranges, allowances, and variable pay arrangements.
• →To build strong relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance and Industrial Relations colleagues to deliver effective compensation solutions across the business.
• →Producing statutory reports, including gender pay gap analysis, with compensation insights and commentary.
• →Advising on pay agreements across the business, acting as a subject matter expert and supporting the Industrial Relations lead in Trade Union discussions or negotiations.
• →Generating and providing compensation-related data, including key performance indicators.
• →Liaising with HR to ensure effective and compliant compensation uploads into payroll, offering oversight and guidance.
• →Act as the focal point for all compensation-related internal and external audits, conducting internal checks and monitoring to proactively resolve issues.
• →Manage reward professionals providing professional development and holding to account for delivery
• →Providing professional guidance and share knowledge with reward colleagues.
   

• Significant experience in compensation, reward or total reward, with a successful track record of designing, implementing and managing compensation frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices, laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Management and leadership of small teams.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.