Reward Specialist

We are currently working in partnership with a market leader in the building supply trade, who are looking to appoint a permanent Reward Specialist.

This will be a full-time position based in Coventry, with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days home working and a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum and a multitude of added benefits.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a Reward role, strong knowledge of pensions and salary sacrifice, along with expertise in HR systems, payroll interaction, and process automation.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Serving as a subject matter expert for complex reward queries from employees, managers and the wider HR team

• Preparing and delivering monthly reports to benefits providers and payroll to ensure efficient benefits management

• Addressing compensation and benefits issues/queries promptly to uphold high employee service standards and overseeing the annual renewal of insured benefits

• Contributing to the ongoing enhancement and innovation of the company’s benefits package

• Leading process improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Workday automation

Experience required:

• Demonstrated expertise in a Reward-focused role

• In-depth knowledge of pensions, salary sacrifice, and NMW affordability assessments

• Familiarity with Workday is beneficial but not essential

• Strong understanding of HR systems and their integrations

• Proficiency in Excel, with intermediate to advanced skills

• Experience in project management is a plus

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Highly organised and able to manage own workload whilst meeting deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational abilities

• Capable of managing workloads effectively under tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible start & finish times

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Discounted Gym membership

• Life insurance

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

• Access to high street & online retailer discounts

• Health & Wellbeing services

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, flexible start and finish

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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