Reward Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£90,000 – £100,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 3571
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 2.2×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Oakleaf Partnership is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1136 (Human resource managers and directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Reward Manager
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Permanent
- Hybrid 2 days per week
- ASAP start
We are partnering with a well-established, purpose-led organisation to recruit an experienced Reward Manager at an exciting point in the development of its People and Reward agenda.
With a new People Strategy recently launched and significant investment being made across its HR infrastructure and systems, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Reward specialist to take ownership of a broad and varied remit and play a key role in embedding and evolving the organisation's reward offering.
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will provide specialist reward expertise and operational leadership, translating the organisation's Reward Strategy into effective frameworks, processes and practices.
An initial priority will be embedding a revised job architecture, job evaluation approach and pay structures, before taking ongoing ownership of the wider reward agenda.
As Reward Manager, you will be responsible for:
Supporting the implementation of the Reward Strategy and wider People Strategy, translating agreed priorities into effective and sustainable reward practices.
Managing and maintaining the organisation's job architecture, job evaluation and grading frameworks.
Leading the end-to-end annual pay and bonus review cycles, including modelling, data preparation, moderation, approvals, communications and implementation.
Undertaking external market benchmarking and salary survey activity, using market and internal data to inform reward decisions.
Producing high-quality reward analytics and modelling, translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Maintaining robust reward governance, policies, processes and controls, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent and compliant.
Supporting the ongoing development of employee benefits and recognition programmes.
Acting as a trusted Reward adviser to senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues on complex reward matters.
Maintaining accurate reward data and supporting the effective use, configuration and testing of HR and reward systems.
Managing relationships with external reward advisers, benefits providers and other key suppliers.
Leading the production of the Gender Pay Gap Report and other reward-related legislative and regulatory reporting.
We are looking for an experienced Reward professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build credibility and influence at senior level.
You will ideally bring:
Significant experience across Reward, Compensation & Benefits within a complex organisation.
Strong experience managing annual pay and bonus review cycles.
Practical experience of job evaluation, grading, job architecture and pay structures.
Strong knowledge of salary benchmarking, market data and reward modelling.
Advanced numerical and analytical capability, including strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex reward data.
Experience using HR, HCM or Reward systems and maintaining high levels of data accuracy.
A strong understanding of total reward, including base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and recognition.
Knowledge of UK employment law, equal pay principles, data protection and reward governance.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and constructively challenge senior leaders.
The ability to translate complex reward information into clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations.
Experience within a regulated, financial services or public-sector environment would be advantageous, as would a relevant HR or Reward qualification such as CIPD, CCP or CBP.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation at a genuine point of investment and change within Reward. You will have the chance to influence how reward is delivered across the organisation, embed newly developed frameworks and work closely with senior leadership on a high-profile people agenda.
The role offers a broad remit spanning both strategic and operational Reward, making it particularly suited to someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, data and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful change.
If you are an experienced Reward professional looking for your next opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £90,000–100,000
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
Even the bottom of this range, £90,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Oakleaf Partnership pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Oakleaf Partnership holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.