Reward Manager

As a Reward Manager, you'll be a part of our Global People Services Team and lead a global team of Benefits and Compensation Advisors. Your team will manage employee and manager queries, administrative tasks, and reporting related to benefits and compensation. The 4 Benefits Advisors are regionally located across North America, South Africa, the UK, and Europe, while the 2 Compensation Advisors are based in the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring that our reward systems and processes are streamlined, effective, and aligned with our company’s goals.

What's in it for you?

• Unique opportunity to design and deliver a best-in-class employee experience while becoming a trusted partner to the Centres of Expertise (COE) leadership team.
• We believe in putting our people first. You’ll work with a talented global team, dedicated to enhancing the employee experience and driving continuous improvements - giving you the chance to make a tangible impact.

Why Join Sage?

As part of a global, software company, you’ll expand your international network and work with a diverse People team. Sage’s core values—Human, Trustworthy, Bold, and Simplify—guide everything we do, ensuring that you can thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. What sets Sage apart is our commitment to your professional development and flexibility (hybrid working). Additionally, Sage is dedicated to giving back to our communities through the Sage Foundation with 5 paid days a year to volunteer and make a positive impact. Learn more about our commitment to social responsibility via our Sage Foundation.

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week of in-office collaboration from our Newcastle office: C23, 5&6, Cobalt Park Way, Wallsend NE28 9EJ

Minimum Qualifications:

• You have a background as an HR Generalist and recent experience in a Rewards role with a focus on Benefits and Compensation.
• Recent team management experience (you've managed at least 2 direct reports).
• Experience from a large organisation/company.
• Comfortable building and maintaining successful partnerships with Rewards Partners and other People function leaders.
• Strong analytical skills, intermediate to advanced proficiency in analyzing data and utilizing Excel.
• Problem solver and able to resolve problems at pace and problem-solving/issue-resolution skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a global team: Coach and mentor Benefits and Compensation Advisors to drive high performance and professional growth.
• Manage reward administration: Oversee daily operations of benefits and compensation programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement: Implement processes that enhance efficiency and governance across the Reward function.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships: Collaborate with the Reward Centre of Expertise, external benefit providers/vendors, Payroll, and internal teams to ensure alignment and effective service delivery.
• Ensure data accuracy: Implement quality controls through regular audits to maintain high data standards.
• Lead key HR initiatives: Take ownership of the pay review cycle and open enrollment processes, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Act as the escalation point: Address complex benefits and compensation issues, ensuring they are resolved effectively.
• Contribute to team strategy: Assist in shaping the future structure and capabilities of the team to meet the company’s evolving needs.

Benefits? We have plenty...

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• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage (8+8+2% = 18% total contribution).
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• 8 bank holiday days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• 50% income protection
• Holiday buy + sell
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Hybrid working
• Healthy Mind app membership
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing