Reward Manager

Our client who is a global leader in the hotel and leisure sector, who is looking to recruit a Reward Manager on a 12-month FTC contract, paying up to £85,000. The role is based in Windsor where there is a hybrid working policy in place.

As a Reward Manager, you will drive the development and execution of the company’s global reward approach for both corporate and reservations employees. Reporting to senior HR leadership, you will design, implement, and optimize compensation and incentive models that align with business objectives.

What is expected of the Reward Manager?

• Reward Strategy & Design: Develop and gain leadership approval for global reward models and frameworks, ensuring alignment with the wider HR and talent strategy.
• Incentive Plans: Lead the development of global incentive plans (sales and bonus) and provide expert input into regional/functional incentive plans.
• Job Architecture & Market Benchmarking: Own the approach to job banding, salary range models, market surveys, and benchmarking to ensure competitive and fair compensation.
• Annual Compensation Cycles: Oversee the annual bonus and merit review cycles globally, working with HR teams and HRIS systems to ensure smooth execution.
• Compliance & Reporting: Lead reward-related reporting requirements such as gender pay reporting and ensure compliance with local and global regulations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine reward processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Training & Communication: Conduct presentations and training sessions for corporate and reservations managers/leaders to drive engagement and understanding of reward structures.
  
  

What we look for in a Reward Manager?

• Experience in a reward/compensation role, either in-house or consulting.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex, global reward projects.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, pay structure design, job architecture, and incentive planning.
• Experience working in a multinational environment, comfortable influencing and working across global teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – ability to engage with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Highly analytical mindset, with expertise in data-driven insights and business case development.
• Strong Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Keen interest in best practices and emerging trends in reward and total compensation.
  
  

What the Reward Manager will receive?

• Up to £85,000
• Benefits
• Discretionary bonus
• Working for a globally recognized market leader in the hotel and leisure sector.
• Hybrid working model based in Windsor.
  
  

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.