As the People Services Manager - Reward, you'll be a part of our Global People Services Team (shared services) and lead a global team of Benefits and Compensation Advisors, who serve as the primary escalation point for all queries from our Tier 1 People Services team. Your team will manage complex employee and manager queries, as well as administrative tasks and reporting related to benefits and compensation., The 4 Benefits Advisors are regionally located across North America, South Africa, the UK, and Europe, while the 2 Compensation Advisors are based in the UK, and handle global responsibilities. This role is critical in standardizing processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring a seamless experience for colleagues. You will play a key role in ensuring that our reward systems and processes are streamlined, effective, and aligned with our company's goals. What's in it for you? This role offers you the unique opportunity to design and deliver a best-in-class employee experience while becoming a trusted partner to the Centres of Expertise (COE) leadership team. At Sage, we believe in putting our people first. You'll work with a talented global team, dedicated to enhancing the employee experience and driving continuous improvements - giving you the chance to make a tangible impact.,
* Manage reward administration: Oversee daily operations of benefits and compensation programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient service delivery.
* Drive continuous improvement: Implement processes that enhance efficiency and governance across the Reward function.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships: Collaborate with the Reward Centre of Expertise, external benefit providers/vendors, Payroll, and internal teams to ensure alignment and effective service delivery.
* Ensure data accuracy: Implement quality controls through regular audits to maintain high data standards.
* Lead key HR initiatives: Take ownership of the pay review cycle and open enrollment processes, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication with stakeholders.
* Act as the escalation point: Address complex benefits and compensation issues, ensuring they are resolved effectively.
* Contribute to team strategy: Assist in shaping the future structure and capabilities of the team to meet the company's evolving needs.
You have a background as an HR Generalist and recent experience in a Rewards role with a focus on Benefits and Compensation.
* Recent team management experience (you've managed at least 2 direct reports).
* Experience from a large organisation/company.
* Comfortable building and maintaining successful partnerships with Rewards Partners and other People function leaders.
* Strong analytical skills, intermediate to advanced proficiency in analyzing data and utilizing Excel.
* Problem solver and able to resolve problems at pace and problem-solving/issue resolution skills.
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* Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage (8+8+2% = 18% total contribution).
* 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
* 8 bank holiday days
* Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
* 50% income protection
* Holiday buy + sell
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
* Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Hybrid working
* Healthy Mind app membership
* Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing
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