Reward Business Partner

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Provide specialist reward advice and solutions supporting employee attraction, retention and engagement .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and implementing competitive compensation packages and reward frameworks, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing complex reward projects and delivering insights that align with business strategies.

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Compensation PrinciplesSalary BenchmarkingWorkday Compensation ModulesStakeholder EngagementReward Framework Design

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Hard Skills

Salary SurveysMarket AnalysisCompensation PlanningData InterpretationProject Management

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationDecision-MakingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS ClearanceDBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Reward GovernanceJob ArchitectureEmployee AttractionOperational ReadinessEmerging Workforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist reward advice and solutions supporting employee attraction, retention and engagement
Apply the Willis Towers Watson Global Grading System methodology and maintain job architecture and grading governance
Deliver salary benchmarking and market analysis
Design competitive and equitable compensation packages supporting recruitment
Deliver annual salary reviews, incentive programmes and compensation planning
Design and implement reward frameworks for workforce growth, operational readiness and emerging workforce populations
Develop reward solutions for operational and manufacturing employees, including salary structures, shift arrangements, allowances and policies
Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations, Finance and business leaders
Deliver reward projects supporting new sites, operational capability growth and international workforce requirements
Create sustainable reward processes and documentation for business-as-usual ownership
Identify and mitigate reward-related risks
Deliver reward reporting, insight and analytics for business decision-making
Participate in competency-based interview and provide evidence of document management capability if requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently and make decisions within defined frameworks
Proven track record of shaping outcomes through stakeholder engagement and persuasive communication
Deep knowledge of compensation principles, market trends, and regulatory requirements
Confident using salary surveys; WTW experience preferable
Advanced experience with Workday compensation modules and process optimization
Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights that influence business strategy
Significant experience with stakeholder engagement across operations, finance, people, talent acquisition and senior leadership teams
BPSS clearance required
Satisfactory DBS check required
Satisfactory basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 flexible benefits allowance
6x pensionable life assurance
50% income protection
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible and hybrid working options where business needs allow
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
Culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Flexible or part-time working where possible