Senior HR Lead - Pay, Policy and Reward
We are looking for an experienced HR leader to take ownership of our pay and reward agenda, ensuring a coherent, compliant, and future-focused HR framework.This is a key strategic role where you will oversee pay governance and reward frameworks, while shaping the organisation’s approach to pay, policy, and organisational change. You’ll be a trusted expert, providing senior-level advice across employee relations, job evaluation, pay structures, allowances, and workforce transformation.Role: Senior HR Lead - Pay, Policy & RewardContract: Full time PermanentHybrid: 3 days office basedLocation: Wembley, HA9Pay: £61,663 per year.What you’ll be doingLead the development and implementation of a fair, transparent and market-aligned pay and reward strategyOversee and strengthen pay governance frameworks, including allowances, market supplements and pay controlsEnsure a coherent and compliant HR policy framework, aligned with employment law and organisational prioritiesProvide senior expertise across employee relations, job evaluation and organisational changeLead and deliver high-impact HR and people strategy projectsOversee pay audits and benchmarking, ensuring equitable and legally compliant outcomesBuild strong, collaborative relationships with trade unions and senior stakeholdersProvide assurance and governance through data, reporting and insight-led decision makingAbout youYou will bring a strong track record of operating at a senior HR level with deep expertise in pay and reward.Proven experience managing pay governance frameworks and reward strategiesStrong knowledge of pay structures, allowances, job evaluation and equal pay [Senior HR Lead JD | PDF]Experience leading pay audits and translating insights into action [Senior HR Lead JD | PDF]Ability to oversee complex HR policy frameworks and ensure complianceConfident working with trade unions and navigating employee relations issuesStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and influence decision-makingCIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience)Why join us?This is an opportunity to shape and modernise how pay and reward operates across a large, complex organisation. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring fairness, transparency and innovation in our people strategy—helping us attract, retain and motivate talent.
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