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Posted 02 August, 2026

Pay and Reward Officer

Positive Employment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Pay and Reward professional to join their team

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This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate

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You will

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  • Support the delivery of the Council’s pay, reward and job evaluation processes working under the direction of the Pay and Reward Specialist.
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  • Undertake job evaluation assessments and prepare supporting documentation.
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  • Provide advice and guidance to managers and HR colleagues on pay and grading matters.
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  • Assist with organisational change and restructuring activity through job evaluation and grading support.
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  • Support the preparation of reports, papers and recommendations relating to pay and reward matters.
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  • Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
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  • Support the administration and coordination of job evaluation panels and appeals.
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  • Analyse pay and workforce data to identify trends, risks and areas for review.
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  • Respond to employee and manager queries relating to pay, grading and reward.
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  • Work collaboratively across HR & OD to support workforce and organisational priorities.
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  • Support the People Resourcing Board with pay related decisions.
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Experience Required

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We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

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  • Experience working in a pay, reward, job evaluation or HR environment.
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  • Knowledge of job evaluation principles and pay structures.
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  • Experience supporting pay and grading reviews.
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  • Experience working within a large and complex organisation.
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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  • Ability to interpret information and make evidence-based recommendations.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Ability to manage a varied workload and work to tight deadlines.
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PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

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HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE

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