* A newly created role to lead on the benefits, pension and payroll
* Hybrid working with 1 day per week on site required
About Our Client
A well known London based health charity
Job 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
The Successful Applicant
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
What's on 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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