At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a HR Reward Partner to join our team on a 15 month fixed term contract, providing maternity cover. This role can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, around business requirements.
This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our People & Culture department.
As the HR Reward Partner, you will work closely with the People & Culture Director to implement the people agenda that supports the overall vision and strategy for Reward and Recognition within the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
- Act as the subject matter expert for reward, including pay, benefits, pensions, recognition and benchmarking.
- Support the delivery of the Reward & Recognition Strategy in partnership with the People & Culture Director.
- Provide reward analysis and market insights to support pay reviews and Remuneration Committee activity.
- Lead job evaluation and benchmarking to maintain an effective banding framework.
- Enhance the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) through competitive reward and benefits programmes.
- Develop and maintain reward, recognition and benefits policies.
- Ensure effective administration of employee benefits and reward processes.
- Work with the People Services Hub to integrate reward activities into the HRIS.
About You
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
- We are looking for a Reward Specialist or an experienced HR generalist with strong knowledge of reward and benefits.
- Experience leading and implementing people-related improvement projects and initiatives.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills at all levels.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.
As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.
The Working Pattern
We are open to full-time or part – time applicants for this role. Our full-time hours, for reference, are 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 – 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.
Why Sheffield Forgemasters?
Sheffield Forgemasters celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be an iconic steel production & engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1770s. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the UK steel industry.
Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
What We Offer
- Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
- A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
- Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
- All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
- Onsite canteen.
- Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
- Multi-Faith Room.
- Long service award scheme.
- Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
- You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
- Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
- Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
- Ear irrigation.
- Flu Vaccinations.
- Blood Pressure management clinics.
- Weight management clinics.
- Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
- Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
- Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
- Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
- Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
- Chaplain Service.
- Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working.  Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
Nationality limitations
Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email Recruitment@sfel.com .
