Senior Reward Manager

Senior Reward Manager

Role summary

About the Role

Sanderson are looking for a Senior Manager Reward to lead the reward function, delivering strategic projects and managing annual compensation cycles. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape remuneration structures, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary policy, bonus schemes, share plans, and market analysis.
• Coordinate senior management compensation across European entities in partnership with UK Reward teams.
• Monitor employment legislation, market trends, and survey data to adapt reward strategies.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for HR and senior executives.
• Develop remuneration structures following market reviews, restructures, or acquisitions.
• Drive strategic reward projects and contribute to broader HR initiatives.
• Advise HRBPs and People Leaders on reward offerings for new hires and internal moves.
• Oversee compliance processes including investment bonus schemes, Solvency II requirements, and job evaluation frameworks.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in reward strategy and end-to-end compensation management.
• Proven track record managing annual reward cycles and market benchmarking.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing ability at senior level.
• Expertise in reviewing and re-engineering reward processes using technology.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Degree qualified (HR or Finance) / CIPD desirable.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Influencing
• Building Relationships
• Planning & Organising