Matchtech
Interim Reward Specialist (Contract)
Location: Luton / Hybrid
Contract: Interim Contract to January 2027
Commitment: 3-4 days per week
Day Rate: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
A leading global client of ours is seeking an experienced Reward Specialist to provide additional expertise and capacity within the Reward team during a critical period of delivery. With year-end activity fast approaching, this role will play a key part in supporting the successful execution of our annual pay and bonus processes, while ensuring smooth day-to-day reward operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on reward professional who can quickly integrate into the team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and immediately contribute to delivering key reward initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of annual pay review and bonus processes.
- Provide operational reward expertise throughout the year-end cycle.
- Ensure reward activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed timelines.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business stakeholders to coordinate reward-related activities.
- Support the administration and governance of compensation programmes and reward policies.
- Analyse reward data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Respond to reward-related queries from stakeholders and employees.
- Assist with reward benchmarking, market analysis, and reporting as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of reward processes, controls, and documentation.
About You
We're looking for an experienced reward professional who can hit the ground running and add value from day one. You will have:
- Significant experience working within a Reward or Compensation & Benefits function.
- Proven experience supporting annual salary review and bonus cycles.
- Strong understanding of reward operations, governance, and best practice.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate reward data.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with reward and HR data.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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