HR Reward Specialist

Pertemps · Sheffield, South Yorkshire

HR Reward Specialist at Pertemps, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
12 Nov 2026
Sector
HR Advisor

Bang in line with the market for hr advisor

Reference 081101690

About the role

Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – RewardLocation: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
Client: Sheffield Hallam University

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – Reward to join the HROD team at Sheffield Hallam University.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with specialist reward knowledge who is looking for a senior-level role working three days per week.

The role will focus on providing expert advice across reward, benefits, pay and job evaluation, while supporting the development and improvement of reward practices across the University.

The RoleYou will work closely with managers, senior stakeholders and colleagues across HROD, providing specialist advice and guidance on:

  • Salary benchmarking and market-based reward analysis

    • Job evaluation and grading

    • Annual pay review processes

    • Pay, contractual terms and employee retention

    • Reward, benefits and recognition programmes

    • Reward advice during organisational change

    • Developing and improving reward policies and processes

    • Producing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making

    • Delivering guidance and training around reward processes

    • Working collaboratively with recognised Trade Unions and wider stakeholders

About YouWe're looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in reward, compensation and benefits.

You'll ideally have:

  • Significant experience working within reward or a specialist HR environment

    • Strong knowledge of job evaluation, ideally HAY and/or HERA

    • Experience with salary benchmarking and market-pay analysis

    • Experience designing or managing reward and recognition processes

    • Strong numerical, analytical and research skills

    • Good knowledge of relevant employment legislation and reward practices

    • Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

    • Experience supporting projects, policy development and training

    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems

What's on Offer?
  • £40,000–£45,000 DOE

    • 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week

    • Sheffield location

    • Hybrid working, subject to role and team requirements

    • 30 days' annual leave for senior Professional Services staff, plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro rata

    • Occupational pension scheme

    • Flexible working options

    • Professional development and career progression opportunities

    • Health and wellbeing support

    • Employee discounts and other benefits

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Reward, Compensation & Benefits or specialist HR professional looking for a senior position with the flexibility of working three days per week.

Interested? Apply today to find out more. – Reward

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week
Client: Sheffield Hallam University

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR & Organisational Development Adviser – Reward to join the HROD team at Sheffield Hallam University.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with specialist reward knowledge who is looking for a senior-level role working three days per week.

The role will focus on providing expert advice across reward, benefits, pay and job evaluation, while supporting the development and improvement of reward practices across the University.

The RoleYou will work closely with managers, senior stakeholders and colleagues across HROD, providing specialist advice and guidance on:

  • Salary benchmarking and market-based reward analysis

    • Job evaluation and grading

    • Annual pay review processes

    • Pay, contractual terms and employee retention

    • Reward, benefits and recognition programmes

    • Reward advice during organisational change

    • Developing and improving reward policies and processes

    • Producing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making

    • Delivering guidance and training around reward processes

    • Working collaboratively with recognised Trade Unions and wider stakeholders

About YouWe're looking for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in reward, compensation and benefits.

You'll ideally have:

  • Significant experience working within reward or a specialist HR environment

    • Strong knowledge of job evaluation, ideally HAY and/or HERA

    • Experience with salary benchmarking and market-pay analysis

    • Experience designing or managing reward and recognition processes

    • Strong numerical, analytical and research skills

    • Good knowledge of relevant employment legislation and reward practices

    • Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

    • Experience supporting projects, policy development and training

    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems

What's on Offer?
  • £40,000–£45,000 DOE

    • 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week

    • Sheffield location

    • Hybrid working, subject to role and team requirements

    • 30 days' annual leave for senior Professional Services staff, plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro rata

    • Occupational pension scheme

    • Flexible working options

    • Professional development and career progression opportunities

    • Health and wellbeing support

    • Employee discounts and other benefits

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Reward, Compensation & Benefits or specialist HR professional looking for a senior position with the flexibility of working three days per week.

Interested? Apply today to find out more.

Reference: 081101690 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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