Benefits Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Authority in England seeks a Pay, Benefits & Reward Advisor for a 3-month part-time contract. The role focuses on designing and managing reward strategies, conducting job evaluations, and collaborating across departments to ensure fair compensation practices. Ideal candidates hold a degree in HR or equivalent with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in job evaluation, reward management.
• Skilled in producing reports for senior leadership.
• Experience working with trade union representatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of total reward strategies.
• Conduct market analysis for compensation competitiveness.
• Lead job evaluation panels ensuring grading equity.
• Develop communication materials to promote reward offers.

Skills

Strong understanding of total reward strategies

Job evaluation methodologies

Employment legislation

Analyzing compensation data

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration with HR teams

Discretion handling sensitive information

Education

Degree-level qualification in Human Resources

Job description

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3 months contract with a Local AuthorityJob Summary:The Pay, Benefits & Reward Advisor plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing total reward strategies and job evaluation processes that support the organisations strategic objectives.This includes ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures, managing employee benefits, and maintaining consistency in job grading.The role involves close collaboration with HR leadership, finance, managers, and trade union representatives to ensure that reward programmes are fair, cost-effective, and aligned with organisational goals.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):Support the development and implementation of total reward strategies and a new pay and grading framework.Conduct market analysis to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive.Lead and participate in job evaluation panels, ensuring consistency and equity in grading.Review and maintain job evaluation processes, role profiles, and organisational structure charts.Provide expert advice to managers on job evaluation, structural design, and reward matters.Develop and deliver communication materials to promote the total reward offer.Analyse and report on compensation and benefits data to inform strategic decisions.Coordinate and manage employee recognition and reward programmes.Deliver training sessions on job evaluation, compensation, and benefits to HR staff and managers.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice in total reward management.
Skills/Experience:Strong understanding of total reward strategies, job evaluation methodologies, and employment legislation.Proven experience in job evaluation, reward management, and policy development.Skilled in analysing compensation data and producing reports for senior leadership.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.Strong organisational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.Experience working collaboratively with HR teams, senior managers, and trade union representatives.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Additional Information:Part-time role: 25 Hours/week.Degree-level qualification in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.Flexible working arrangements apply in line with the organisations dynamic working strategy.

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