Reward and Benefits Manager

Reward Manager: You will be a subject matter expert in all aspects of employee reward for the charity, ensuring they have the right pay practices and benefits in place to support a strong employee value proposition and that they are administered effectively. Client Details A well known London based health charity Description Reward and Benefits Manager key responsibilities: Pay and Benefits Manage on the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing each month, liaising closely with colleagues in the People and Finance teams Responsible for monthly payroll checks and sign off to time critical deadlines Be first point of escalation for more complex payroll and reward related queries Work with the Senior People Operations Manager regarding annual pay date schedules and block out time critical dates in calendars Support internal or external audits, as and when they are required, following up on resulting actions Manage all employee benefits for the charity, including liaison with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, and proposing updates and improvements to our offering Provide training to the wider People team, building their knowledge of all aspects of reward Lead on the development of policy in relation to pay and reward, including the existing Remuneration Policy Ensure the People Team Procedures Handbook are kept up to date with current reward practices Pay Review and Salary Banding Planning of the annual pay review, undertaking market research, collating relevant data and recommending an organisational approach Manage the implementation of the pay review, recommending processes, drafting communications and guiding the wider People team as required Undertake reviews of the salary banding system, recommending updates to pay bands and implementing change Pensions As subject matter expert for pensions, ensure compliance with relevant regulations across the Charity, Aviva (including auto-enrolment) and NHS pension schemes Act as a designated point of contact with our pension advisers, to ensure best practice, and to ensure pension paperwork and information remains current. Work with MHR Pensions Administration Service to ensure that NHS Pension year end data is reviewed and submitted to designated timelines Review monthly NHS pension newsletters and take timely action in respect of any changes advised, for example updates to contribution rates Respond to team and wider staff queries in relation to pensions, signposting other agencies as required Working with the wider People team, ensure effective training and communications are in place for staff in relation to pensions Act as the main point of contact between the charity and our pension and payroll providers, building strong, productive relationships Job Evaluation As expert in our job evaluation process, you will undertake evaluations and provide advice on role design to ensure a consistent approach is taken Lead periodic reviews of the job evaluation framework and how it interacts with other key processes, for example promotions Improvement and innovation Working with the wider People team and other stakeholders, take a proactive approach to developing the charity's strategy for reward and its place in the employee value proposition Collaborate with the wider People team to continually seek to develop and improve our reward processes Keep up to date with external trends and best practice, building your own network and looking for innovative practices that could benefit the charity When required, work on the management of projects related to reward process improvements Lead on policy changes as they relate to reward Data Entry Ensure accurate data entry of electronic employee records Ensure data is processed, stored and cleansed securely in line with internally agreed procedures Maintaining accurate data records with awareness of Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) best practice guidance on data handling Liaison with key internal teams as required Supplier Management Build effective working relationships with our suppliers, for example HRM system, pensions and reward suppliers Negotiate favourable supplier terms and conditions, ensuring best value for money and referring to the Senior People Operations Manager for advice and final approval when required Coordinate the registration of new suppliers and management of invoices Reporting Dealing with cyclical and ad hoc data reporting and requests for information Profile A successful Reward and Benefits Manager should have: A degree or professional qualification in Human Resources Must have lead on end-to-end payroll process Experience in managing and implementing rewards and benefits strategies. Knowledge of the NHS pension scheme would be desirable Knowledge of pensions, health plans, and other benefits offerings. Experience in the not-for-profit sector Job Offer Competitive salary range of £45,000-£50,000 1 office day per week Generous holiday leave of 33 days, plus eight bank holidays. 8% employer pension contribution or the option to continue NHS Pension. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. Free health cashback plan and employee assistance programme.

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