HR Reward Partner Jobs in UK | Sheffield Forgemasters

About Sheffield Forgemasters

Sheffield Forgemasters is a leading UK steel production and engineering company with a long history of innovation and technical excellence. The company designs, manufactures and delivers specialist steel forgings and castings for critical industries, including defence, energy and infrastructure. Following its acquisition by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021, Sheffield Forgemasters continues to invest in modernisation, advanced manufacturing capabilities and its workforce.

Role Overview

Sheffield Forgemasters is recruiting an HR Reward Partner (Maternity Cover) to join its People & Culture department in Sheffield on a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on developing and delivering reward and recognition initiatives that support the organisation’s people strategy and business objectives.

Working closely with the People & Culture Director, the HR Reward Partner will provide specialist expertise in employee reward, pay, benefits, pensions and recognition. The successful candidate will contribute to competitive reward programmes, effective HR policies and improvements to employee experience.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced reward specialist or HR professional with strong knowledge of reward and benefits, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities as HR Reward Partner

• Act as a subject matter expert in reward, including pay, employee benefits, pensions, recognition and market benchmarking.
• Support the delivery of the Reward & Recognition Strategy in partnership with the People & Culture Director.
• Provide reward analysis and market insights to support salary reviews and Remuneration Committee activities.
• Lead job evaluation and benchmarking exercises to maintain an effective job banding framework.
• Improve the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) through competitive reward and benefits programmes.
• Develop, review and maintain reward, recognition and employee benefits policies.
• Ensure the effective administration of employee benefits and reward processes.
• Work with the People Services Hub to integrate reward activities into the human resources information system (HRIS).
• Identify opportunities to improve reward processes and employee-related initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and support the wider People & Culture strategy.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Location: Sheffield, UK.
• Contract: 15-month fixed-term contract providing maternity cover.
• Working arrangement: Full-time or part-time applicants will be considered, subject to business requirements.
• Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible hours: Start times between 6:15 am and 9:30 am, with finish times between 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm.
• Salary: Dependent on experience.
• Closing date: 15 October 2026.

Start a Rewarding Career With Sheffield Forgemasters

Joining Sheffield Forgemasters offers an opportunity to contribute to the people strategy of an established UK engineering organisation undergoing significant investment and modernisation. The HR Reward Partner will help shape reward and recognition practices, support employee wellbeing and strengthen the company’s ability to attract and retain talent.

Sheffield Forgemasters is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Successful applicants must meet the applicable security requirements, including a criminal record check and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Some positions may also be subject to additional security and export control restrictions.

Apply Now for HR Reward Partner Jobs at Sheffield Forgemasters

Qualified HR and reward professionals interested in a maternity cover opportunity in Sheffield can apply through the official Sheffield Forgemasters careers website before the closing date of 15 October 2026.