• Annual Salary: £40,000
• Location: Bromsgrove
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced People Reward & Benefits Advisor to join our established People / HR Shared Services function. This role is pivotal in supporting a multi-entity group organisation with complex payroll, reward, and benefits requirements. It offers a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adept at partnering closely with Finance, external providers, and wider People teams.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Pay, Payroll & Reward Administration:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee and stakeholder queries related to pay, payroll, reward, and benefits.
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple payrolls within a group structure, collaborating closely with the Finance team and external payroll providers.
  • Review, validate, and sign off payroll data to meet strict deadlines.
  • Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, ensuring clear and timely communication with stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and HR system data.

• Benefits, Reward & Pensions:

  • Administer and advise on a broad range of reward and benefits offerings, including pension schemes, salary sacrifice arrangements, and employee recognition programmes.
  • Manage the annual benefits renewal cycle and support salary and bonus review processes.

• Compliance, Audit & Change:

  • Ensure compliance with UK statutory legislation and best practices for payroll and benefits processes.
  • Support payroll-related data requests for audits and assist with TUPE transfers.

• Reporting & Stakeholder Support:

  • Produce and distribute management information related to pay and benefits.
  • Collaborate across the wider People Operations / HR Shared Services team and maintain strong relationships with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a People Reward & Benefits Advisor, Payroll & Reward, or similar role.
• Experience within a shared services or HR operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with pensions and reward schemes, including salary sacrifice benefits.
• Familiarity with payroll and reward aspects of TUPE transfers is highly desirable.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and advanced Excel.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice benefits, including an Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Flexible benefits options.
• Opportunity to work within a complex, multi-entity organisation and engage in payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

To apply for the People Reward & Benefits Advisor position, please submit your CV today