Job Title: Reward Partner
Department: Reward & Benefits
Location: Rushmere, Northern Ireland
Reports to: Head of Reward & Benefits
Role Purpose
This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant, and engaging reward proposition across the organisation. The Reward Partner ensures strong internal (SOX) and external governance while driving continuous improvement in reward frameworks.
This is a hands-on role suited to a forward-thinking reward professional who wants to take ownership of the reward agenda and make a tangible business impact. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and senior business leaders to design and deliver reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees.
Key Responsibilities
Reward Strategy & Advisory
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Provide expert, data-driven advice on compensation and reward policies to senior stakeholders and HR leadership
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Support the development and execution of the organisation’s reward strategy aligned to business objectives
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Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent pay decisions across the organisation
Core Reward Cycles
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of:
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Annual Salary Review (ASR)
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Bonus cycles
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Manage system configuration (e.g. compensation modules), governance, and communications
Benchmarking & Job Architecture
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Deliver robust salary benchmarking and market analysis (FMCG/manufacturing sectors)
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Maintain and improve job architecture and levelling frameworks
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Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity
Projects & Transformation
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Lead key reward projects (e.g. pension consolidation, job architecture implementation)
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Contribute to HR transformation programmes and cross-functional initiatives
Governance & Compliance
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Maintain full compliance with:
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Reward-related legislation (e.g. equal pay)
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Internal SOX controls
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External audit requirements
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Own reward governance, ensuring audit readiness, accuracy, and policy adherence
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Develop and maintain reward policies and procedures aligned to best practice
Data, Reporting & Insights
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Analyse reward data to generate actionable insights
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Produce reporting including:
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Pay trends and KPIs
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Bonus accruals
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Cost modelling and forecasting
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Executive dashboards and board-level packs
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Support budgeting and financial planning for reward and benefits
Stakeholder & Operational Delivery
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Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of all reward elements (including pensions)
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Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality service aligned to SLAs
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Handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and professionalism
People Leadership
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Line manage and develop the Reward Advisor
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Drive capability building and team performance
Key Deliverables
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Annual Salary Review and Bonus Cycle delivery
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Pension governance and consolidation project outcomes
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Job levelling framework implementation
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Salary benchmarking and market insights
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Monthly bonus accrual reporting
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Reward policy development and updates
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Bonus communication and execution
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and reward structures
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Knowledge of employment legislation and pay governance
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Experience delivering annual pay reviews and bonus cycles
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Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
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Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
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Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
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High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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High level of discretion and professionalism
Desirable
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Experience with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors or similar)
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Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-site environments
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Experience in pension administration (UK/ROI)
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Proven experience with:
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Benchmarking and market analysis
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Job architecture frameworks
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Reward transformation projects
Qualifications
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CIPD Level 5 or 7 in HR/Reward (Desirable)
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Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Desirable)
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5+ years’ experience in reward, HR, or a related field
Additional Requirements
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Commercially minded with strong business acumen
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
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Strong team collaboration skills
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Full UK driving licence
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
