Pay and Reward Policy Advisor

We are looking to fill a Pay and Reward Advisor role within the DWP Pay, Reward and Honours Team. The team sits within People Services and Resourcing Directorate within People, Capability and Place Group. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic individual with extensive experience in HR Policy and Process who is interested in developing into a Pay and Reward Professional and Subject Matter Expert. This is an exciting opportunity to develop deep expertise across a wide range of Pay and Reward areas. It is a highly visible role working across DWP and will provide a fantastic opportunity for people who really enjoy the challenge of delivering within a complex and fast paced subject area. As a member of DWP's Pay, Reward and Honours Team, the post holder will take on a range of duties that may change due to business need, evolving priorities and team structure. Some examples of the type of work include:

• Supporting on the review of current policies and processes and developing changes to enable transformation of the new HR/payroll system and ensure policies are fit for purpose.
• Ensuring overtime compliance monitoring activities are continued and overseen, ensuring compliance with departmental policy.
• Working with our Shared Service supplier and People and Capability community to devise and implement a feasible operating model for overpayment recovery and appeals.
• Reviewing Retention and Recruitment and flexible starting pay business cases for consistency, providing support and challenge to business areas.
• Supporting in the regular running of Increased Holiday Pay procedures and quarterly payments.
• Upskilling HRBP community on Pay and Reward policies and processes.
• Ensuring published processes are clear and that shared service providers are actively following published procedure.
• Contributing to planning and delivery of annual delegated pay awards.
• Supporting allowance reviews and audits, particularly in the context of both DDAT pay and Digital Allowance.
• Assisting in application of pay policies and resolve pay issues for DWP employees and employees on protected non-DWP Terms and Conditions working closely with the Transfers teams.
• Managing correspondence including briefings for senior officials, PQs and FoIs with due regard to deadlines and department protocols.
• Providing expert advice to the business and senior stakeholders on complex pay policy issues and queries to deliver the right solution for the department.
• Collaborating with and supporting colleagues across a small and flexible team to achieve team objectives.