Compensation and Benefits Specialist

EPAM Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPAM ESPP

Life insurance & income protection

Private medical insurance

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Cycle scheme

Job summary

EPAM Systems in London is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist for a 12-month maternity cover on a hybrid basis. You will oversee UK and Ireland rewards, benefits and perks, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

You will partner with payroll, HR operations and internal teams to develop market-aligned benefits, conduct benchmarking and audits, and communicate programmes clearly across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Compensation and Benefits specialist.
• Experience in HR operations and best practices.
• Knowledge of full hiring lifecycle and employment rules.
• Hands-on use of HR software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape UK & Ireland benefit offerings ensuring compliance.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

HR operations

Payroll collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Hiring lifecycle

Education

BA in HR or related field

CIPD qualification (nice to have)

Tools

HRIS/Payroll system

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join our hybrid team in London. This is a 1 year fixed term contract covering maternity leave.As a Compensation and Benefits specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing, managing and administering our employees’ rewards, perks and benefits for UK and Ireland.You will influence strategic decisions that shape how benefits are managed and delivered. The challenge is to keep every aspect compliant while making sure the company’s approach stays cost effective and competitive.ResponsibilitiesOwn and shape benefit offerings within the UK and Ireland to ensure legislative compliance and market alignmentDevelop and manage cost effective benefits programmes that support business goals and organisational strategyCollaborate with internal teams on day-to-day benefit managementCollaborate with external payroll vendor and provide day-to-day payroll supportCreate consistent benefits guidelines that match organisational cultureConduct benefits market research to define benchmarksApply effective communication strategies to promote benefits programmesAssess employee needs by conducting organisational surveysKeep up to date with new trends and best practices in benefits managementEnsure benefits practices comply with current laws and regulationsConduct periodic audits, prepare and present reports on benefitsRequirementsPrevious working experience as a compensation and benefits specialistPrior experience in HR operations and knowledge of best practicesGood understanding of the full cycle hiring processFamiliarity with current employment rules and regulationsHands-on experience with HR softwareHands-on experience with quantitative and qualitative researchStrong interpersonal and communication skillsBA in human resources, business administration or a similar relevant fieldNice to haveCIPD qualificationWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program