Pay and Reward Advisor

Job title: Pay and Reward Advisor Job Type: Temporary Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Immediate Duration: 6 months with possible extension Pay rate: Competitive Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Hybrid) Are you passionate about the role that fair and competitive pay can play in driving organisational success and employee satisfaction? Do you want to shape the future of pay and reward policies for a leading organisation at the forefront of nuclear fusion energy? If so, this is your chance to join UKAEA's fast-growing team as a Pay and Reward Advisor. About UKAEA: UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is pioneering fusion energy development, with a mission to lead the global drive for sustainable energy. As part of the public sector, UKAEA operates within specific pay policies, while working in close partnership with recognised trade unions. Their team is vital in ensuring that they offer competitive rewards, retain talent, and remain an attractive employer within the constraints of public sector pay. The Role: As a Pay and Reward Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Pay and Reward Specialist by providing proactive advice on pay policy and its application. You will work closely with People Business Partners, Advisors, and line managers to ensure that pay and reward policies are applied fairly and consistently across the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Providing Expert Advice: Offer first-level advice and guidance to managers and People Business Partners on UKAEA's pay policies, ensuring clarity on issues like shift pay, allowances, and overtime. * Policy Development: Contribute to the development and review of pay policies, engaging with senior management and trade unions on pay-related discussions. * Data Analysis and Reporting: Prepare financial reports and analyse people data to help shape pay strategies and support projects like gender pay gap reporting and equal pay audits. * Ensuring Fairness: Promote fairness in pay practices, with a focus on equal pay and legislative compliance, ensuring that UKAEA remains competitive while adhering to public sector pay policies. * Pay and Reward Projects: Contribute to a variety of pay-related projects, from allowances reviews to policy development, helping to shape the future of UKAEA's reward framework. * Total Rewards Awareness: Ensure employees understand the full range of UKAEA's benefits, from pensions and holidays to sick pay, making our total rewards package stand out. What We're Looking For: * We are seeking candidates with a passion for people, fairness, and data. You'll need to bring: * Excellent Document Drafting Skills: The ability to communicate complex pay policies clearly and effectively. * Data Literacy: Confidence in interpreting numerical data and presenting it both verbally and in writing. * HR Experience: Previous experience in a Pay and Reward or HR operational function is essential, with CIPD Level 3/5 qualifications desirable but not essential. * Attention to Detail: An eagle-eye for spotting inaccuracies and ensuring accuracy in pay calculations and reports. * Understanding of Pay Equality: A commitment to promoting equal pay and fairness in all aspects of reward management. * Adaptability and Collaboration: A team player able to balance individual and organisational needs to drive fair and consistent policy application. Why UKAEA? Working with UKAEA offers an opportunity to contribute to the cutting-edge of clean energy research, while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship. Interested in this position? please click 'apply now' We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. TPBN1_UKTJ