Manager, Performance & Rewards

About AI71:

AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities.

The Role:

AI71 are seeking a high-calibre Manager, Performance & Rewards to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of its performance management and reward frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fast-paced, commercially minded HR professional who enjoys working with data, systems and stakeholders and is comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment. The role will play an important part in ensuring employees are evaluated fairly, rewarded competitively and recognised in ways that support the organisation's strategic objectives.

What You'll Do:

Performance Management

• Coordinate the end-to-end annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews and year-end evaluations.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on performance management processes, tools and timelines.
• Monitor completion rates and ensure consistency in the application of performance standards across the organisation.
• Support performance calibration discussions and prepare relevant documentation and analysis.
• Maintain accurate performance data and provide regular reporting to HR leadership.

Total Rewards & Recognition

• Support the implementation and administration of reward programmes, including salary reviews, bonuses and non-monetary recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual compensation review process, ensuring timelines, approvals and data are accurately managed.
• Support analysis of reward outcomes to identify issues relating to internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Assist with market benchmarking and maintain accurate compensation and reward databases.
• Support the development and implementation of reward initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee performance, salary and reward data.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and analysis for HR leadership and management.
• Conduct regular analysis of performance and compensation data to identify trends, gaps, anomalies and inconsistencies.
• Use AI tools extensively to manipulate, analyse and present complex HR and reward data.
• Prepare data and insights to support decision-making around performance, compensation and reward.

Frameworks, Policies & Governance

• Support the review and continuous improvement of performance management and total rewards frameworks.
• Assist with updating relevant policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with the HR Director and wider HR leadership.
• Support audit, governance and compliance requests by preparing accurate documentation and data.
• Track relevant approvals and escalation processes relating to performance and compensation.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with HR and Zoho HRIS to align reporting, data and insights.
• Liaise with Finance on compensation and reward budgeting and implementation.
• Collaborate with Talent Management, to ensure performance and reward practices are integrated with wider HR initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and provide timely, accurate support.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in business or related qualification
• 5 years minimum in Performance & Rewards based role
• Must have experience in consultancy or fast-paced tech / start up company
• Must have experience designing and implementing rewards frameworks

Great Pluses / Preferred Experience 

• CIPD qualification preferred

Why AI71:

• Mission-Driven Work: Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real-world challenges in critical sectors.
• Unparalleled Opportunity: This is a chance to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world-leading models and resources.
• Career Growth: We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team.
• World-Class Environment: Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies needed to do your best work.