Reward Business Partner

Are you an experienced Reward professional looking to make a real impact?

We are looking for a Reward Business Partner to join our People Team and support the development and delivery of our reward, benefits and recognition offering, helping to attract, motivate and retain talented colleagues across the LTE Group.

Reporting to the Head of People, you'll play a key role in supporting our reward strategy, working on key projects and partnering with stakeholders across one of the UK's largest education and skills groups.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave until December 2027, working full-time (37 hours per week), with hybrid working, two days per week based on site at our Openshaw campus in Manchester.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with the Head of People and colleagues across the HR team to ensure our reward approach is fair, competitive and aligned to our organisational goals. This is a varied role where you'll use data and insight to support decision-making, support key initiatives and help shape the colleague experience across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual pay review process, including salary modelling and implementation.
• Manage and continuously improve the Group's benefits offering.
• Lead job evaluation activity using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
• Analyse reward data, identify trends and make recommendations.
• Support reward, benefits and recognition projects.
• Develop and enhance colleague recognition initiatives.
• Produce reward reports and insights for key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with HR colleagues, managers, senior leaders, Trade Union representatives and external partners.
• Analyse the costs of reward and benefits initiatives to support effective investment decisions.
• Support compliance with reward-related policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

Please see the attached role profile for a full list of responsibilities.

About You

You will bring experience in a reward, benefits or recognition environment, with the ability to work confidently with complex data and translate insight into practical recommendations. You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders, building relationships and delivering initiatives in a changing environment.

You will ideally be CIPD Level 5 and/or Reward qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent reward experience. Experience of working in a unionised environment is preferred, while experience of Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation, itrent and Power BI would be advantageous.

You'll also share our values of One Group, Innovation, Excellence, Ethics and Sustainability.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• CIPD/Reward qualification or proven Reward experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align reward activity to organisational strategy.
• A collaborative approach, with confidence in building effective relationships across HR, business units and external partners.

Benefits

• 28 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Who are The LTE Group?

The LTE Group is one of the largest social enterprises in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning, and we truly believe in the power of education to change lives. We consist of The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and Group Professional Services & Group Operations.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do: working as One Group, embracing Innovation, striving for Excellence, acting Ethically with integrity, and being Sustainable in our approach. Together, these values help us deliver outstanding outcomes for our learners and communities.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The LTE Group, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The LTE Group is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.