HR Policy & Reward Specialist - Local Government
7 days ago
London
HR Policy & Reward Specialist - Local Government £358 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 2-3 months (potential for extension) Hybrid - South London We're looking for an exceptional HR Policy & Reward Specialist to lead on the pay and reward agenda for a major transformation programme within a large public sector organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and the humility to understand the context and success factors of the organisation to deliver lasting change. You'll oversee three key workstreams - Legacy projects, business as usual, and future reward scoping, including a full pay and grading review. The role also supports the implementation of a new ERP system, so experience aligning pay and reward frameworks to large-scale system transformations will be key. This organisation is deeply committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. You'll play a vital part in embedding these values across the workforce. Key Responsibilities Leadership • Lead and provide strategic direction on pay, performance management, reward and benefits strategies., • Drive reviews of pay and grading structures, market factors, and non-financial recognition initiatives., • Partner with Trade Unions on pay negotiations, working closely with the Head of HR Policy & Projects., • Lead a small, high-performing team to deliver impactful change projects., • Ensure ERP implementation aligns with governance, sustainability, and reward objectives., • Apply deep knowledge of local government pay and reward to design effective remuneration strategies., • Use data-driven insights to inform proposals and policy development., • Lead on job evaluation using KornFerry Hay methodology and assess other frameworks for best fit., • Apply strong employment law knowledge to guide benefits and reward decisions., • Design and deliver engagement activities to involve staff and stakeholders in shaping the future., • Represent the HR function in programme boards, team meetings, and stakeholder sessions.