Pay and Reward Advisor 

Job Ref: 
3886 

Job Title: 
Pay and Reward Advisor 

Job type: 
Permanent Full Time 

Location: 
Culham, Oxfordshire 

Salary: 
£25,422 - £28,888 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension scheme 

Closing date: 
14th September 2019 

We are seeking a Pay and Reward Advisor to join our friendly and busy HR team at UKAEA. 

If you have a high level of numeracy, accuracy and excel skills and a keen interest in pay and reward policies ideally with experience working within an HR function this could be a great opportunity for you. 

There is pressure on pay for many of UKAEA`s roles due to the scarcity nature of engineering and technology and UKAEA`s geographical location. UKAEA is growing by c 150 people per year and there is pressure to retain and recruit to a wide range of posts within public sector pay policy. 

Due to the organisational growth across the wide spectrum of disciplines including engineering, technology, science and professional support, this role has been created to support the Pay and Reward Specialist in providing a proactive Pay and Reward service to UKAEA. Accountabilities will include supporting the annual pay review, advising on pay policy with regard to ad hoc pay cases and supporting future changes to the pay and reward framework. The UKAEA is subject to Public Sector pay policy and has a recognised Trade Union for negotiation of pay and conditions. 

The post holder will provide detailed reports using our ERP system (U4BW) benchmarking data on all aspects of pay and will provide first level advice and guidance to HR Business Partners and line managers on the application of UKAEA`s pay policies. They will be expected to contribute to and understand discussions about future overall pay policy to obtain and format relevant pay reports and will be expected to provide first drafts on smaller scale recommendations e.g. apprentice pay. 

At UKAEA we strive to make everyone feel welcome and fully supported. Our Ambassadors are actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the organisation to help make our Organisation an employer of choice. UKAEA has a graded career structure and our mentoring scheme will enable you to reach your true potential. 

The UKAEA hosts and manages the JET nuclear fusion energy experiment on behalf of the EU and is also home to the UK`s MAST-U fusion energy experiment. UKAEA also works with industry and other third parties to develop new technologies currently in Remote Handling and Materials research. Following recent UK funding two new centres of excellence in tritium fuel handling and component testing and validation are being built. The culture at UKAEA promotes research, innovation and leading edge technological excellence, whilst investing in its people. 

For full details on the role, UKAEA and our benefits please download the application pack. 

Knowledge skills and experience 

Essential 
-A Level Mathematics and preferably a degree in a numerate subject or equivalent 
-Excellent MS Excel skills 
-Ability to explain numerical data to others verbally and in writing 
-Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate/ spot where data could be inaccurate 
-Ability to understand and interpret policies 
Interest in the `human` aspect of pay and reward and what motivates people at work. 
-Able to balance the individual`s needs on pay and reward and the organisation`s needs to ensure fairness and apply consistent policies. 

Desirable 
-CIPD Level 3/5 desirable but not essential. Support for HR qualifications may be provided 
-Recognises the importance of promoting pay equality at work (gender, race etc) 

Special requirements: 
Selection Method(s): 
-Interviews will take place on 20th and 23rd September 2019. 
-As part of the selection process you may be expected to complete work based simulation exercises and a personality profile either online or onsite. 

Notes: 
-Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received. 
-Please note UKAEA do not pay travel expenses for 

The UK Atomic Energy Authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce. We operate a number of flexible working arrangements (such as part-time working/job share/home working). Flexible working may be available with this role.