What's involved with this role: Interim Pay, Reward & Industrial Relations Manager Reference no: LFX TCL 0009 62B9 / 1 Pay Rate: up to £260.91per day PAYE depending on experience 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 4-5 months City: SOUTHWARK, LONDON Basic DBS disclosure required Hybrid working About the Role: A public sector organisation is seeking a highly skilled Interim Pay, Reward & Industrial Relations Manager to lead a critical area within their HR function during a period of restructuring. This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformation across pay, reward, and industrial relations, ensuring the development of effective strategies that support the organisation’s objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, review, and implementation of pay reviews to ensure staff are paid fairly and competitively, with a clear structure for pay progression. Manage annual pay negotiations and consultations with trade unions, ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders. Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that supports diverse employee needs and enhances the organisation’s overall employee value proposition. Own and regularly review pay, rewards, and benefit policies, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations. Design frameworks to support consistency across pay and reward practices while staying ahead of legislative changes and best practices. Provide expert advice to managers on employment terms and conditions, supporting them with relevant correspondence and queries. Lead and manage the organisation’s industrial relations strategy, acting as the main point of contact for trade union negotiations. Qualifications & Experience: CIPD qualification or equivalent experience providing senior-level HR advice within a large or complex organisation. Proven experience leading pay negotiations and engaging with trade unions through periods of change. Strong background in HR rewards and benefits, with a deep understanding of employment and equality legislation. Experience managing teams through transitions, with a focus on achieving people-driven outcomes. Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and briefings. Strategic thinker with a creative approach to solving complex problems. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including trade unions. Why Apply? This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence critical HR functions in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape the future of pay, rewards, and industrial relations strategies within the organisation. 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