Reward Project Manager

Role Reward Project Manager

Contract Type 12 Month Fixed Term

Location Belfast

The Role: The Reward Project Manager is a key member of the HR Total Reward Team, reporting directly to the Head of Reward. This is a strategic HR role responsible for the delivery of a range of reward projects that support NI Water's ambition to be a great place to work.

The postholder will work with the Total Reward team and other members of the Human Resources Directorate to deliver a range of projects, ensuring that these are completed, fully implemented, and reviewed to help enable efficiencies and improvements to current processes.

Responsibilities:

• Leading, directing, and coordinating the design of best-in-class key reward projects, and in the development of the implementation plan and project timelines, including:

• Data analysis of complex salary and compensation data
• Developing options and identifying interdependencies with other HR policies and priorities
• Complex scenario analysis including the modelling to enable them to articulate the full impact on the business of Northern Ireland Water across a range of measures, including, but not limited to pay bill
• Reviewing regulatory and legal compliance of projects and provide expert guidance to project stakeholders
• Undertaking senior stakeholder management
• Undertaking risk management and project reporting
• Developing and implementing appropriate engagement and communications strategies
• Managing the transfer of project outcomes into business-as-usual practice

• Identifying and developing working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including Trade Unions, Executive Committee, Senior Managers, Legal (internal and external), external advisors and employees; ensuring alignment of reward projects with NI Water's business objectives, and that they are kept appropriately informed of project activities and are encouraged to participate as appropriate.

• Providing and ensuring communication with and between project and stakeholder management at critical points in the implementation of project plans.

• Coordination of internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve project objectives.

• Develop strong working relationships with Total Reward and HR colleagues and collaborative working through project design, delivery and evaluation. Undertake a mentoring/SME role for the Reward team and other members of the HR Directorate, to embed the necessary knowledge, skills and practice to sustain project outcomes.

• To participate in the review of policies, practices and procedures and develop and implement policy change.

• To participate in any Major Incident and business continuity events as may be required

• Participate in the induction and support of newly appointed staff, and operation of other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate.

• To undertake any other relevant duties as may from time to time be

Essential requirements:

Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their CV and cover letter and where necessary at interview:

1. Possess a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline AND a minimum of two years' successful management experience developing and leading significant people strategies in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.

OR (in the absence of a third level qualification)

A minimum of three years' successful management experience developing and leading significant people strategies in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.

2. Demonstrable leadership experience in the successful development and implementation of people strategies, that support organisational performance.

3. Experience of relevant Stakeholder management including excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships within and external to the organisation

4. Ability to develop and deliver clear communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences, including employees and senior stakeholders.

Desirable requirements:

• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or Equivalent.

COMPETENCIES

Problem solving and decision making

• Always strives to find solutions to problems and looks to remove or overcome obstacles.
• Is tenacious and resilient in the face of difficulty and does not give up easily.

Stakeholder engagement

• Consults with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are understood and works in partnership to manage and inform these expectations.
• Builds credibility and develops professional working relationships with key contacts.

Communicates effectively

• Recognises and is aware of the needs of their audience, adjusting approach or style, as appropriate.

Demonstrates a drive for results

• Sets challenging targets for themselves and others in order to achieve results and improve quality and the service delivered to customers.
• Identifies obstacles and takes action to overcome them displaying flexibility energy and enthusiasm.

Personal effectiveness and accountability

• Plans and prioritises workload to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of results.
• Takes personal responsibility for the achievement of results.

Personal change growth and development

• Constantly looks for new and better ways of doing things

Displays intellectual flexibility

• Able to cut through ambiguity and complexity
• Can think outside of their immediate situation can see the big picture
• Able to interpret and present data and management information

Hours of work: 42 hours a week including a 1 hour Lunch Break

Salary: £44,264 - £59,018

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