Total Reward Strategy Manager | S3 | Human Resources

As the Total Reward Strategy Manager you'll support the development of our organisation's Total Reward Strategy - ensuring that as part of our employee value proposition (we call it Our People Deal!), it's market leading to attract, retain and engage the best talent and drive a high performance culture that delivers good outcomes for our customers. We're looking for a forward-thinking, energetic expert practitioner - someone who brings external best practices, latest trends, horizon scanning and data analysis to develop and enhance across the disciplines of performance management, reward, benefits and pensions. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop breadth and depth across total reward. So, if you've got the expertise in compensation and benefits we are looking for and are always one step ahead of the change in the market - take a look below at the difference you could make and the team you will be part of. The difference you'll make: Are you ready to take our organisation's total reward strategy to new heights? Your purpose will be:

• Acting as a pure SME for our Total Reward strategy - co-creating strategy for the future grounded in data and market insights, in collaboration with senior management and the broader HR team.
• Designing and supporting on key performance management and reward initiatives to ensure that our total reward framework supports our business strategy and employee value proposition, critically monitoring policies to recommend new and innovative practices.
• In partnership with Internal Communication, design effective and engaging total reward communications to reinforce our EVP and support the retention of critical roles and capability.
• Driving a community of practice, responsible for being a trainer, coach, and facilitator for the Strategic People Partners and People Solutions team, sharing technical CoE experiences and skills, Breadth of Total Reward and Performance Management technical expertise in large, complex organisations., As the Total Reward Strategy Manager, you'll be part of a close-knit team, residing in the newly formed Performance and Reward Centre of Expertise (CoE).
You will work together with our Talent & Culture CoEs and Talent and People Experiences Team to ensure alignment of our strategies and that our objectives are being met. You will support the Strategic People Solutions team and Strategic People Partners, forming a community of practice to share technical expertise and ensure the Performance and Reward strategy is executed effectively within the business. What else you need to know: This role is based in Milton Keynes and our expectation is 12 days in the office each calendar month (pro-rata for part-time roles). We trust you to own your flexibility at times that suit you and your team. Inclusion At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

Do you thrive on making change happen and want to work in a fun and energetic team? If your answer is "Yes!" then you may be the person we're looking for.,
• Proven experience communicating a total reward strategy in a clear and meaningful way.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to manage large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Santander operates, and how performance management and reward can support the delivery of the Bank's Strategy.
• Effective team player, collaborator, and networker with great interpersonal skills, persuading and influencing others.
• Customer obsessed to provide a super people experience. Curious and adaptable with a data-driven mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  
  The Salary Range for this role is £60,000 - £80,000. As well as brilliant teammates and engaging work, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services