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We are looking for a Reward Lead to support John Lewis with the design and development of reward and recognition propositions that align with our unique purpose and overarching People strategy. In this role, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor, shaping reward frameworks while ensuring all solutions meet industry-leading standards and embedding robust risk and assurance frameworks to ensure the long-term health and competitiveness of our reward offering. You will be responsible for translating complex business objectives into strategic reward outcomes that effectively balance cost, risk, and organisational impact Beyond proposition design, you will be accountable for leading and developing a high-performing team of Reward Managers and Specialists. Success in this position requires a blend of creative problem-solving, highly developed analytical abilities and excellent stakeholder management skills to navigate a complex landscape. You will collaborate closely with teams across the People function to support our brands and shared capabilities with reward related work which makes a difference to our Partners and our customers.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design and development of reward and recognition propositions, aligning them with the Partnership's purpose and contributing to the overarching People strategy
Identify the impact of the Partnership plan and People strategy on reward and recognition, developing a responsive workplan
Act as the Reward expert for your specific business area (PL10-PL5), maintaining a deep understanding of client groups' reward needs to inform strategic solutions
Effectively engage stakeholders across the organisation, fostering cross-functional collaboration and championing propositions with senior teams to advocate for change
Accountable for embedding robust risk and assurance frameworks within all reward processes and propositions
Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes, collaborating with the Employment Legal Team to ensure compliance
Lead, inspire, and develop a team of reward professionals, setting strategic direction and prioritising their activities to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes
Set clear team direction and outcomes, with a customer-centric approach, and ensure Partner opinions are heard and taken into consideration
Utilise your external network to ensure the team proactively monitors and responds to market developments, building strong market knowledge
Be confident presenting to and responding to feedback from various audiences on reward and recognition.
Requirements:
Deep understanding of reward strategies and experience of developing reward propositions
Experience of managing an annual compensation review process
Experience leading a team
Good knowledge and understanding of the HR lifecycle
Proven experience of partnering senior stakeholders
Data and analytical skills
What we offer:
Leisure Learning (up to £200 towards certain tutored courses)
Partner Discount (25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose)