Reward & Benefits Specialist (Temp to Perm)

Weybridge
1 year ago
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Job Title: Reward & Benefits Specialist

Location: Weybridge
​Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Days/Hours: ​Fully office based ​Monday to Friday, ​8​.30am - 5.30pm

Parking at office location: Yes

Start date: ​J​anuary 2025

Duration: ​T​emp to Perm

​M​y client who are located in Weybridge have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rewards & Benefits Specialist to join an over growing multinational company.

This ​i​s a stand alone position reporting into the HR Director and is being recruited for on a temp to perm basis

Duties required but no limited to:

Work with senior stakeholders and third-party providers to define and implement a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits and is aligned t​o​ the company's strategy and business goals across multiple territories.
Develop relationships with external providers to maintain the on-line benefits system for company employees whilst at the same time migrating to a new platform.
​Assist in developing a consistent compensation philosophy in line with work culture and organisational objectives.
​T​o design fit for purpose reward packages for acquired employees in the UK and overseas.
Ensure that compensation practices are compliant with current legislation
Deploy effective communication strategies linked to changes, developments and improvements across the benefits landscape.
Leading financial analysis and modelling related to total compensation, including salaries, bonuses, and equity
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning of ​their rewards offerings.
Dealing with queries from employees, clients, advisers, colleagues and product providers
Processing of new joiners to pension schemes

Essential skills and qualifications:

Demonstrable working experience in an international Reward and Benefits environment
Experience of​ integrating new employees into a benefits rich platform​
Extensive knowledge of HRIS and benefits administration platforms
HR related project management experience
Prior experience in HR practices and the administration and management of employee benefits and claims
Able to work with multiple and third parties to build competitive reward offerings
Knowledge of current labour rules and regulations in the UK and beyond
Familiarity with various types of incentives and benefits including pensions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detailMorgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

Morgan McKinley encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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