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.

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.