Reward Partner - Global Functions

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Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Arup people function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we move towards a new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our delivery on a global scale, to ensure that we provide an excellent member experience aligned to our values.

The Opportunity

The Reward Partner reports to the Global Reward Director and sits within the Reward Community of Expertise (CoE). The Reward CoE team works across our organisation matrix spanning five regions, our global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver our ambitious Global Reward Strategy, within the context of the overall Arup Strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert reward advice and guidance as well as shaping, delivering and monitoring reward solutions and activity to ensure we position ourselves well in the marketplaces in which we operate and provide an excellent member experience.

This role works closely with global and regional people-team colleagues and the business leaders of our regions and global portfolios and functions. Your stakeholders will be some of the most senior leaders in Arup, so it is essential for you to communicate effectively and have the knowledge and confidence to influence and challenge assumptions.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

1. Have a good understanding of a professional services environment, operating through a matrixed structure, at a global level.
2. Have a broad ranging and in-depth knowledge and experience of reward.
3. Can understand the local context and needs of their region and represents these at a global level whilst also proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement for Arup as a whole.
4. Have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, interpret data to tell a compelling story, and provide actionable insights.
5. Have strong change management and project delivery, with a track record of successfully implementing reward initiatives.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Liz Wigley at to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.