Reward & Benefits Advisor

Edinburgh
1 week ago
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Our client, a leading professional services firm, is recruiting a Reward and Benefits Advisor to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence compensation and benefits strategies while ensuring they remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with regulations. Working closely with the Reward Manager, the role involves leading complex projects, providing expert analysis, and acting as a key business partner to HR Operations and Payroll.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation

  • Develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.

  • Conduct benchmarking exercises and market research to ensure competitive salary structures.

  • Lead the annual salary and bonus review process, providing insights to senior management.

  • Support salary and bonus modeling for business services and client-facing teams.

    Benefits

  • Oversee the administration of benefits programs, ensuring clear communication to employees.

  • Manage relationships with third-party benefits providers.

  • Stay informed on legislative changes and emerging trends in benefits and reward programs.

  • Implement financial education initiatives tailored to employee demographics.

    Pensions

  • Manage relationships with pension advisors, ensuring compliance and communication.

  • Keep employees informed of changes to pension policies.

    Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Leverage data analytics to support decision-making on reward strategies.

  • Prepare reports on compensation trends and key metrics for senior stakeholders.

    Projects

  • Lead and contribute to reward-related projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reward and benefits processes.

    Experience, Skills & Attributes

  • Experience in a reward and benefits role with strong analytical skills.

  • Strong data manipulation and analysis skills.

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.

  • Proven project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to focus on long-term objectives.

  • Strong stakeholder management and team player skills.

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of reward and benefits strategies, shaping how the organisation attracts, motivates, and retains top talent.

    This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of reward and benefits strategies, shaping how the organisation attracts, motivates, and retains top talent

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