Pay and Policy Manager

The Pay and Policy Manager will work as part of the wider People and Culture (P&C) team and will report directly into the Head of People to provide specialist expertise and guidance on all matters relating to Civil Service pay and reward and people related policies. The role will be part of the wider P&C team and will be supported by colleagues from people operations, data insights, engagement and inclusion, talent acquisition and people business partners.

They will directly line manage the SEO Policy and Procedure Lead and have responsibility for delivering tactical advice on appropriate pay and reward solutions, application of people policies and strategic development of the policy framework. They will have excellent experience, understanding and knowledge of developing and implementing pay and policy strategies which contribute to organisational effectiveness and engagement particularly within the public sector. They will analyse complex SFO and wider civil service practices in relation to pay and policy, and manage project work to enhance the SFOs approach. The role holder will communicate to all employees and managers clearly and effectively on changes to governmental practice that relates to pay and people policy.

The role requires close liaison with key stakeholders (P&C colleagues, Executive and Senior Leadership Team, the Board, Trade Union and Heads of Division).

As the Pay and Policy Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead on the development and delivery of the SFO pay and reward framework, including the annual pay remit processes for both SCS and delegated grades, ensuring compliance with central Government pay controls and approval processes.
• Working with Divisional business areas, people and financial business partners to understand business issues and develop effective reward strategies that align with Civil Service pay policy, legislation, the strategic needs of the SFO and the wider political context.
• Analyse workforce market trends and bench-marking data to inform competitive pay and reward structures which are accurately modelled and costed appropriately.
• Building and maintaining strong, credible, and trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across SFO and the public sector, including the Civil Service.
• Engaging with Trade Unions on policy and pay negotiations, supporting consultation and collective bargaining where required.
• Preparing papers and recommendations for pay strategies and people policy, including plans for internal communication and engagement development of line managers to effectively and consistently apply the policy principles and expectations.
• Ensure all people related policies align with wider SFO values and strategic objectives and take into account the overall Civil Service frameworks, legal requirements and good practice.
• Using excellent communication skills to effectively manage challenging situations and stakeholders; conveying complex information to different audiences, including up to Executive and Senior Leadership teams and the Board.
• Ownership and responsibility for leading on and driving forward key work portfolios within the wider HR agenda, including job evaluation requests, pay flexibility, pay equality and employee benefits.
• Represent the policy, pay and reward specialism across the civil service network of all government bodies, with particular focus on the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury.
• Line manage and develop the Policy and Procedure Lead, setting clear objectives and supporting professional development whilst managing their performance and engagement to work in a collaborative and professional manner.

For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see the link to the Job Pack below.