Reward Manager

Reward Manager – Europe – Frontier Economics Frontier Economics is an independent economic consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help clients to analyze and understand markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. Our methods and models are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. We are looking for a Reward Manager to build on Frontier’s reward framework across Europe – covering pay, bonus and benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key area of our People strategy and to ensure our reward approach reflects our culture, values and business ambitions. Key Responsibilities Review and evolve Frontier’s pay, bonus and benefits frameworks to ensure they remain fair, competitive and aligned with our culture and values. Develop our annual pay and bonus processes, partnering with HR Business Partners and Finance on planning, modelling and analysis. Support the development of clear, consistent pay and progression approaches across grades and geographies. Oversee benchmarking activities, analysing market data and recommending adjustments to salary ranges or bonus structures. Provide reward insights to inform business planning, forecasting and talent decisions. Review and update reward-related policies and guidance to ensure they are accurate, accessible and legally compliant across jurisdictions. Lead activities relating to pay transparency, equal pay and gender pay reporting – producing clear analysis and recommendations. Manage relationships with external suppliers such as benchmarking providers and benefits brokers. Prepare high‑quality reward papers and data for senior leadership including the Executive Committee. Oversee the benefits offering across all European offices, ensuring consistency, value and alignment with employee needs. Review benefits usage and feedback, recommending improvements that enhance employee experience. Liaise with brokers and Finance on renewals, cost tracking and communication of benefits. Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure benefits and wellbeing initiatives align with Frontier’s broader People priorities. Produce analysis and dashboards to monitor reward outcomes, including pay progression, bonus distribution and internal equity. Use data to identify trends, risks and areas for improvement. Present insights clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders to inform decision‑making. Work closely with Finance and HR Business Partners to maintain accurate and reliable reward data across systems and reports. Qualifications & Experience Experience managing reward and benefits processes across multiple European jurisdictions. Working knowledge of equal pay, gender pay and pay transparency requirements. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence in Excel and data modelling. Solid understanding of pay benchmarking and salary review processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and simply. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail. Collaborative, approachable and able to build trust with colleagues at all levels of the business. Fluent English (C2). Experience within professional services or a complex, people‑focused organisation (desirable). Familiarity with Workday (HRIS) (desirable). Additional European language (C1/2 in French, German or Spanish) (desirable). Benefits & Perks Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least two days a week, with flexibility for remote work. Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, + public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year. Parental Pay: Enhanced parental pay of up to 2 months of full pay and bonus for primary carers. Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including career development reviews with support from a dedicated mentor. Private Health Insurance: Frontier staff may take out their own personal private health insurance policy and Frontier will reimburse the premium up to Euro 1,000 per annum. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free, confidential support for work‑life balance, health, family issues, or job‑related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members. Income Protection Insurance – All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long‑term illness or disability. Life Insurance – Company‑funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date. Cross‑Office Travel & Secondments – Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience. Contact & Application Interested candidates please email recruitment@frontier-economics.com or apply online via the Frontier Careers page. Frontier Economics is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr