Reward Manager - (Remote/UK)

The Reward Manager is responsible for managing BAU compensation activities alongside Reward projects. Reporting to the Senior Reward Manager, this role supports compensation activities predominantly in the UK as well as Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Middle East.

This role can be based in any of our UK locations - London, Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow or Edinburgh.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

 About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of the CMS global reward strategy. As part of an evolving Reward & Benefits team, in this role you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Supporting the delivery of the Global Reward strategy

• Leading on a variety of Reward projects as well as BAU activity such as global annual review cycles and pay gap reporting

• Drive the successful completion of Reward projects, delivering individually and through the team and working closely with internal and external stakeholders

• Day to day management of two Reward Analysts

• Undertake data analysis where required and present complex data to stakeholders at all levels within the firm

• Drive a process of continual improvement

• Play a critical role in key people projects and project management to align Reward with business requirements
  

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one.  Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Excellent Excel and data skills

• In-depth experience of all aspects of compensation management, including job levelling, bonus frameworks and complex annual review processes

• Experience of managing multiple Reward projects in a large professional services or corporate environment

• Highly experienced in presenting complex reward data and a demonstrable ability to build relationships at all levels

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to translate strategic requirements into BAU activity

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in all work

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• A systematic approach to work, management and driving positive change

• High level awareness of GDPR and data governance

• Highly organised approach to work with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced project environment

• Excellent time-management skills

• Previous team management experience is an advantage as is previous experience working in the legal sector or in a professional services environment

What's in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow.  We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles.  To name just a few, these include: 

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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