Benefits Lead
Posted 1 week ago by TieTalent
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newport, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Benefits Lead at a leading brand in the South West, focusing on designing and developing benefits programmes following a recent M&A. The position is fixed-term for 6-8 months and involves collaboration with HR, Business Leaders, and third-party vendors to enhance employee engagement. The candidate should have experience in reward management and be data-driven, with advanced Excel skills being advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of benefits programmes.
- Manage contractual and non-contractual benefits during the harmonisation process post-M&A.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues, Business Leaders, and third-party vendors.
- Oversee communication of the benefits programme to drive employee engagement.
- Analyse cost/financial impact and utilize data analytics for decision-making.
- Attend key meetings in the Newport office on an ad-hoc basis.
Key Skills:
- Experience in designing and developing benefits programmes.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on data and financial impact.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Immediate availability or ability to start within a month.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newport
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
About 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. TITL1_UKTJ Nice-to-have skills Data Analytics Newport, England Work experience HR Languages English