1 Reward Partner - UK Flexible roles in London

What you'll be doing

• Further develop the UK employee proposition from a reward perspective, using internal and external insights to inform recommendations


• Provide experienced project leadership and expert advice across a broad range of UK reward activities and projects


• Support the development of reward strategy, policy and associated frameworks


• Undertake robust job evaluation and benchmarking, providing a holistic reward interface for line managers and HR Business Partners


• Prepare professional, polished documentation and analysis for presentation to senior stakeholders, as required


• Use a range of job market data sources confidently, understanding how they inform the reward framework and wider reward strategy


• Produce data and analysis for stakeholders, the wider Reward Team and specific projects across all areas of reward


• Lead and manage the annual incentive and salary review processes, ensuring effective end-to-end delivery


• Coordinate the implementation of Group- and UK-led benefits initiatives
  Support systems development, including data input, testing and reporting within the compensation and benefits HR system


• Develop engaging reward-related employee communications that enhance understanding and engagement across the UK population


• Manage relationships with benefit suppliers to ensure effective service delivery and value for money


• Respond to reward and benefits queries as required


• Build strong relationships with the HRSS administration team (payroll, benefits, project support), providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure they remain informed of the UK reward strategy and understand any operational implications.

Who we're looking for

• Self-motivated and highly capable, with substantial experience in reward or as an HR generalist with a strong interest in reward


• Confident working at both a detailed and strategic level, with the ability to translate analysis into broader business insights


• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills, including experience of drafting clear and effective decision-making papers


• Proven experience of managing projects using recognised project methodologies, improving processes and driving operational efficiency


• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions


• Proficiency in using HR information systems


• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, challenging and sensitive environment


• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel capability, with experience of collating and coordinating management information and producing accurate reports


• Ability to build credible relationships at all levels of seniority and act as an effective point of contact for internal and external stakeholders


• Proven compensation and benefits experience within a commercial organisation, including salary surveys, salary reviews, bonus arrangements and benefits management

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.  Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. 

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments. 

We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com