Reward Specialist

Job Description:

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals
 

IMPORTANT: Please note that due to the ongoing acquisition negotiations, this position is yet to be graded and the exact Terms & Conditions of employment (inc. salary, benefits, etc) are still to be confirmed - this will be confirmed in due course. 

As the Reward Specialist you will hold a pivotal role with real influence and visibility across the business. In this high-impact reward role, your main responsibilities will include the provision of HR solutions and tools and expertise in compliance with the appropriate HR Reward policies and processes. You will ensure the maintenance and management of all benefits and collective remuneration processes on the site and this will, at times, involve supporting the national reward team. 

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM  

● You will be the key focal point for reward queries from employees and managers, ensuring response within a timely manner and escalating as necessary 

● Directly responsible for the operational delivery of compensation and benefit deliverables, new initiatives and data-driven recommendations 

● You will manage invoice and purchase order processing, completing checks to ensure accuracy and processing within the agreed timescales. Liaising with Finance, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Procurement and external suppliers as appropriate 

● Dealing with sensitive data with a high level of discretion (eg salary information, medical etc) 

● Champion HR and Reward operational accountabilities and represent the team with internal and external stakeholders 

● Budget management and input into annual operational budget planning

● Ongoing ad hoc support to the wider Reward team Employee Benefits 

● You will establish a comprehensive understanding of employee benefit arrangements to support the transition and ongoing business as usual. This will include liaising with suppliers to ensure a smooth process, including annual renewals and ensuring the correct eligibility is applied relevant to the contracts 

● You will need to have regular communications with the Reward Operations team to provide monthly benefit choices/deductions and benefit in kind reporting Pay Review & Benchmarking 

● You will complete annual Benchmarking activities, reviewing external market rates to support the annual pay and bonus cycles 

● Lead on all pay and reward cycles 

● Data analysis, reporting and the communication of insights 

● Ad-hoc query resolution to support the business, employee engagement, retention and new hires 

● Focal point for all reward queries and support on cross-functional projects Job Evaluation 

● Provide expert advice on job evaluation and pay benchmarking to include the

presentation of recommendations to senior leaders and HRBPs 

● You will use evaluation tools in order to review and establish the correct grading of roles as required by request from Managers or HRBP or as part of the recruitment process Relocation 

● You will be the focal point for any relocation queries to include data collation and liaising with the recruitment and HR teams Long Service/Recognition 

● You will review and manage long service and recognition events for employees and ensure the smooth running of the recognition and award processes 

● Management of the awards and recognition portal 

ABOUT YOU 

● Experience of working within faced-paced, customer-facing environments

 ● The ability to interpret data, spot trends and provide creative solutions  

● Confident in presenting to and influencing stakeholders 

● Project management and strong problem solving skills - liaising with Payroll and Suppliers as well as the wider UK Reward Team 

● Experience working with external suppliers as well as internally liaising cross-divisionally

● Experience comparing reports/data with strong attention to detail and focus on data quality 

● High energy with the ability to work fully autonomously 

● Query response management and ability to problem solve 

● Experience liaising with employees and managers - for example, ability to create and share appropriate communication pieces, utilising suitable channels   

compensation and benefits management  

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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