Benefits Lead

  • Location
    Newport
  • Contract Type
    Fixed term contract
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Aerospace/defence, Construction, Engineering/manufacturing/industrial, Financial services, FMCG/consumer goods, Hospitality/travel/leisure, Logistics/supply chain, Oil/energy/renewables/utilities, Pharmaceuticals/life sciences, Public sector/government/regulatory, Technology
  • Salary
    GBP65000 - GBP80000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-07-23

This is great opportunity for a Benefits (reward) expert to work with a leading brand in the South West that are looking for a Benefits Lead on a fixed term basis, likely be 6-8 months.

Reporting to the People Director, this is an exciting position working across a headcount of c.750 and leading on all areas of their Benefits programmes. The company has just gone through an M&A, as part of the harmonisation process this role will focus on contractual benefits and building a fresh approach to non-contractual benefits. While designing and developing a compelling benefits programme, you will work closely with HR colleagues, Business Leaders and with 3rd party vendors. Internally you will be responsible for managing benefits, sign off for the benefits programme and its communication to drive employee engagement and participation.

You will be an experienced Reward professional with experience of designing & developing benefits programmes. You will be data led, able to analyse cost/financial impact and pay close attention to data analytics, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Advanced Excel skills would be very beneficial.

The company offers hybrid working, you would be expected to be in their Newport (Wales) office on an adhoc basis only to attend key meetings. This might be more in the initial period as you scope the new benefits programme out with key stakeholders. You will need to be immediately available or able to start within the next month.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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