NewDay

Specialist – Reward, People (12 month FTC)

Location: King's Cross, London (Hybrid Working)

About the Role:
At NewDay, we are looking for a Specialist – Reward, People to help shape and deliver our current reward strategy, while supporting new initiatives that attract and retain talent. Reporting to the Head of Reward & Data, you will work across various aspects of compensation, benefits, and people analytics, playing a key role in the annual pay review, benefit renewals, and wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of NewDay’s year-end salary and bonus review.
• Manage annual benefits renewals, including liaising with brokers and communicating with colleagues.
• Submit annual salary benchmarking using Willis Towers Watson surveys.
• Handle day-to-day supplier relationships, including finance processes for purchase orders and invoices.
• Serve as the main contact for reward queries from the People Team, payroll, and the wider business.   

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in an in-house reward role, with expertise in compensation and benefits.
• Knowledge of Willis Towers Watson grading methodology.
• Strong communication skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Workday HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Knowledge of People Analytics, including turnover, gender pay, and absence metrics.

About NewDay:

NewDay helps people move forward with credit, and we support our colleagues to move their careers forward too. We power over 120 million transactions annually through our digital credit engine, serving more than 5 million UK customers. Our brands include Aqua, marbles, fluid, and Bip, and we partner with major brands like John Lewis, Argos, and AO.

Why Join Us:

At NewDay, we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. We offer a market-competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and 26 days holiday, with the option to buy more. Our NewWork flexible, hybrid working model helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additional perks include:

Free healthy breakfast, lunch, and barista coffee in the office.
Access to our green car and cycle to work schemes.
A comprehensive wellbeing program and more!
If you want to work in a dynamic, innovative culture where your contributions truly make an impact, NewDay is the place for you.

Apply now and help us move forward together!