Specialist Officer / Manager
19 hours ago
Slough
Pay and Reward Manager Slough Contract ÂŁ370.40 per day PAYE or ÂŁ500 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Pay and Reward Manager. Minimum 2 days in the office. The Pay, Reward and Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the organisationâs pay, reward and payroll framework, ensuring it supports organisational objectives, workforce sustainability and financial governance. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across pay structures, reward mechanisms, payroll delivery and market competitiveness. The postholder will ensure pay and reward arrangements are equitable, transparent, legally compliant and responsive to labour market pressures, while maintaining strong payroll controls and service resilience. The role requires significant analytical expertise, strong leadership capability and the ability to work in partnership with Trade Unions, senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver effective and sustainable reward solutions. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Pay & Reward Strategy and Governance Lead the review, development and maintenance of local pay and reward conventions, ensuring alignment with NJC arrangements, Council policies and workforce requirements. Develop and review paylines and pay structures to ensure the Council remains competitive with neighbouring local authorities within a 25-mile radius. Ensure pay and reward arrangements are fair, transparent, legally compliant and support recruitment and retention objectives. Provide expert professional advice on pay and reward matters to senior leaders, Members and stakeholders. Pay & Reward Analysis and Market Intelligence Lead detailed pay and reward analysis, using internal and external data to assess competitiveness, affordability and equal pay risk. Undertake regular benchmarking and market analysis, comparing NJC spinal points, local conventions and market pressures across comparable authorities. Develop evidence-based business cases to support changes to pay structures, market supplements and allowances. Monitor the impact of pay decisions on recruitment, retention, turnover and workforce planning, making recommendations for improvement. Translate complex pay data into clear, accessible insight to support decision-making. Supplementary Allowances & Enhancements Review, develop and maintain supplementary allowance frameworks, including but not limited to: Market supplements Shift pay On-call allowances Standby payments Ensure allowances are applied consistently, transparently and in line with policy, governance and NJC guidance. Establish clear approval, review and withdrawal processes for allowances, ensuring appropriate documentation and audit trails. Payroll & Continuous Improvement Lead a programme of continuous improvement across payroll and pay-related processes, driving efficiency, accuracy and service resilience. Identify, assess and mitigate single points of failure through process redesign, cross-skilling, documentation and system optimisation. Champion the effective use of Unit4 (ERP) to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention and strengthen controls. Review end-to-end payroll processes to improve data quality, compliance and customer experience. Ensure robust governance, quality assurance and escalation arrangements are in place. Leadership & Team Management Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the payroll and/or pay and reward team. Set objectives, manage performance and support the development of team members, ensuring skills coverage and succession planning. Promote a high-performing, customer-focused culture with a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism and continuous improvement. Ensure the team operates in line with Council policies, values and professional standards. Trade Union & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the Councilďż˝s lead professional advisor on pay and reward matters in formal and informal engagement with Trade Unions. Support consultation and negotiation on changes to pay, reward and related policies, maintaining constructive industrial relations. Prepare reports, proposals and briefing papers for Joint Negotiating Committees, senior leadership and elected Members as required. Compliance & Risk Ensure all pay and reward arrangements comply with: NJC terms and conditions Equal pay and employment legislation Local government best practice Support audits, reviews and inspections relating to pay, reward and payroll. Identify and manage risks associated with pay and payroll delivery. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience working in a UK Local Authority in a senior pay, reward or payroll-related role. Extensive working knowledge of NJC pay, terms and conditions and their practical application. Proven experience of reviewing and developing pay structures, paylines and local conventions. Strong analytical skills with experience of pay modelling, benchmarking and market analysis. Demonstrable experience of working constructively with Trade Unions, including consultation and negotiation. Hands-on experience of using Unit4 (ERP) for payroll and/or pay and reward processes. A recognised payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent relevant professional qualification or experience. Proven experience of managing and developing a team, including performance management and workforce planning. Experience of reviewing and managing supplementary allowances, including market supplements, shift pay, on-call and standby arrangements. Desirable Experience of leading payroll or pay transformation or service improvement programmes. Knowledge of job evaluation schemes used in local government. Experience of presenting complex pay and reward issues to senior leaders or elected Members. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer