I wanted to get your comments about a major new survey we are conducting that examines the pay and conditions received by UK reward practitioners. So that we can get the most accurate and comprehensive picture possible of current salaries and perks for reward practitioners, your feedback is vital. To identify the positions for which survey participants will supply data, our survey uses five fairly broad capsule job descriptions. These define the main responsibilities and duties, and include a simple statement of reporting levels.
Please read the following job capsules and indicate if you have employees in any of the following roles (tick all that apply), and then provide the actual job title used for this role at your organisation.
Main purpose of role
Develop and deliver reward strategies, policies, systems and programmes, and play a broader corporate role. Has director title but does not typically sit on the main/parent board.
Typical responsibilities
Coordinate reward strategy across the organisation to enable a consistent approach to reward.
Govern annual budgeting, salary reviews and promotion processes.
Provide strategic advice to business leadership as required.
Reports to
VP HR/Global HR Director or CEO/MD
Main purpose of role
Advise on reward strategies and policies and be responsible for planning and managing the reward function.
Typical responsibilities
Coordinate reward planning and activities across the organisation, such as agreeing the annual bonus targets and payout levels.
Drive salary and benefit benchmarking and ensure the results inform the overall reward strategy and policies.
Reports to
A Reward or HR Director in a large company, or may be directly responsible to the CEO/MD in a smaller organisation.
Main purpose of role
Support the delivery and communication of all business as usual reward activities, including:
Likely to manage a team or department.
Typical responsibilities
Provide advice and support on reward issues to the wider HR team.
Play a lead role in reward projects and change initiatives, including new system implementations, designing new benefits and harmonising terms and conditions.
Reports to
Head of Reward/Head of HR
Main purpose of role
Typically involved in managing a particular reward project or budget, typically in a specialist area. May manage a small team.
Typical responsibilities
Run specific projects in the reward area, such as researching new employee benefits.
Manage and administer the budget for one or more employee benefits.
Keep up to date with changes to employment and tax legislations and make recommendations for changes to reward policies and practice.
Reports to
Senior Reward Manager/Head of Reward
Main purpose of role
To provide administrative support to the reward team and manage employee queries on reward issues, including day-to-day administration of employee benefits.
Typical responsibilities
Respond to reward queries from employees and line managers, either by email or over the phone.
Maintain reward databases.
Reports to
Reward Manager
Please could you let us have your comments on the JOB CAPSULES we have used, in particular, together with any thoughts you may have about our survey questions. The draft survey is here: www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=145943786217