Job Description
We are seeking an experienced HR or Reward professional to support a key higher education institution in modernising its academic pay structures and workforce planning.\n\nClient Details\n\nThe client is a Higher Education provider in the West Midlands \n\nDescription\n\nLead on evidence-based academic workforce planning within Higher Education.\n\nSupport the modernisation of pay frameworks, ensuring alignment with career progression opportunities.\n\nImplement effective performance management processes.\n\nReview and enhance academic progression, development, and terms & conditions.\n\nManage academic promotion processes and support contract implementation.\n\nDevelop and refine policy and process frameworks to drive institutional improvements.\n\nProfile\n\nProven experience in academic workforce planning within a Higher Education setting.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in modernising pay frameworks linked to career progression.\n\nStrong understanding of academic performance management, promotions, and contract implementation.\n\nAbility to start within 2-4 weeks.\n\nJob Offer\n\nCompetitive contract rate based on experience.\n\nHybrid working model - flexible on-site requirements based on contract type (full-time or part-time).\n\nOpportunity to lead impactful change within a Higher Education institution.\n\nWork in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on modernisation and progression.\n\nGain valuable experience in strategic workforce planning and pay framework reform