Reward Business Partner

We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for the position of Reward Business Partner, working within the Human Resources, Reward, Wellbeing and People Analytics team for a period of up to 12 months.

We are at an interesting time for the Higher Education sector, there is significant change in terms of oversight, student expectations and changing demographics. We are trying to do things differently so that we stay ahead of these changes, enabling us to be sustainable into the future.

We are enthusiastic about the potential to significantly enhance the experience of our colleagues at the University by developing and implementing a people strategy, projects, and change plans that foster a culture shift based on positive behaviors. This, in turn, enables our colleagues to focus on providing an exceptional experience for our students at the University of Salford.

As one of the three pillars of the Reward, Wellbeing, and People Analytics team, the Reward Business Partner plays a crucial role within the Reward function, contributing to a highly effective and customer-focused central service environment..

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a specialist within the HR team, partnering with the University and the wider HR team to provide Reward advice, support, and data for the cost-effective management and administration of employee compensation and benefits.
• Ensure Reward processes and methodologies are fit for purpose, sustainable, and applied consistently and fairly.
• Lead participation in key Reward surveys.
• Prepare reports to inform key business decisions with market intelligence.
• Manage the annual Benefits calendar.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director - Reward, Wellbeing, and People Analytics on various Reward projects.

This is a fixed term opportunity of upto12 months

What's in it for you ?

• An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• The perks! My Salford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and facilities, including discounted gym membership
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

Interviews will be held on 7th August 2025

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