Reward Partner

Location: Manchester, M1 7BL (Hybrid Connected Working) Salary: £55,000 £70,000 + 10% annual share award + comprehensive benefits package About Auto Trader You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about? We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator.We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but were also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. In the automotive world, change is a constant, thats why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. At our core, were all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. The Role We are looking for an experienced Reward Partner to shape and deliver strategic reward programmes across Auto Trader. Working closely with senior leaders and People Partners, youll combine strategic thinking with hands-on detail to drive data-led, commercial reward decisions. What Youll Be Doing Strategic & Cyclical Reward: Lead core reward activities including annual salary reviews, share awards, market benchmarking, job evaluation, and mandatory reporting. Advisory & Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert on pay, grading, and complex reward scenarios, ensuring alignment with our core reward principles. Senior Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders and People & Culture colleagues to influence decision-making, balancing strong governance with practical business needs. Governance & RemCo: Support key governance processes, including preparing papers for the Remuneration Committee (RemCo). Capability Building: Help elevate reward knowledge across the wider People team and continuously improve team processes. What Were Looking For Experience working across reward, at Senior Reward Advisor or Reward Partner level Experience with job levelling and grading (e.g. Willis Towers Watson, Hay, Mercer) Experience withemployeeshare schemes like SAYE and SIP Experience working with different stakeholders andbuilding effective relationshipswith senior leaders Strong Excel skills and comfortable using data to inform decisions A practical mindset with a focus on finding solutions Comfortable workingthroughcomplex situations and taking ownership During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: £55,000 £70,000 base salary. Annual Share Award: An additional 10% of your salary awarded in shares each year (vesting over three years). Generous Pension: 7% employer contribution when you contribute 5%. Time Off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, alongside half-day closures on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Flexible Working: Connected Working: Hybrid pattern with a minimum of 3 days a week in the Manchester office for team collaboration. Remote-First Weeks: Dedicated summer and winter periods allowing remote work from anywhere in the UK or selected locations abroad. Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical cover, 24/7 online GP and dental access, and specialist healthcare support (assisted fertility, period care, menopause, and gender dysphoria). Perks & Savings: Car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and enhanced family leave policies. #LI-EC1 TPBN1_UKTJ