Compensation & Benefits Manager

Leaders Romans Group; Worthing; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead their reward programs. This role involves managing strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations to ensure competitive and compliant compensation and benefits offerings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the field and will be responsible for shaping the reward strategy while fostering relationships with key stakeholders. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive team environment, this opportunity offers career advancement and professional development in a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Staff discounts

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing reward and benefits programs.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cyclical reward and benefits renewal process.
• Evaluate and propose new benefits aligning with company values.

Skills

Management of reward and benefits

Pension policy understanding

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Compensation & Benefits Manager

Location: Remote

Brand: Leaders Romans Group

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales and 3,300 employees, we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group HR Specialist Manager, we are seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Manager with a proven track record in designing and managing reward programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in compensation, benefits, and reward-related projects, overseeing both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and compliance. They will play a key role in shaping our reward strategy while managing compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. Quarterly travel to HQ and/or Worthing, plus additional meetings as needed, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the cyclical reward and benefits renewal process.
• Plan, develop, and administer the annual reward and benefit program, actively promoting the firm's benefits.
• Analyse reward and benefit provider scheme and membership data.
• Manage the UK benefit portal and the benefit broker account management relationship.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit offerings, research competitors, and propose new benefits aligning with the firm's values.
• Manage annual pay review process.
• Support in our acquisitions to integrate our offerings.
• Ensure all benefit schemes comply with relevant legislation.
• Build visibility across the firm, fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
• Participate in HR and other Central Services Teams projects.
• Enable and support the wider HR team in understanding and communicating employee and Partner benefits.

What Are We Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing reward and benefits.
• Key understanding of pension policy and contractual terms.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Solutions-focused with a flexible approach and confident decision-making.
• Experience managing third-party relationships.
• Commercial acumen and strategic development capability.
• Identifying areas of improvement and recommending change.
• Engaging with stakeholders and building credibility.
• Up-to-date knowledge of market trends.
• The ability to travel to HQ (Worthing) office at least once per quarter.

What We Can Offer You:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company.
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year.
• Staff discounts.
• Enhanced family leave.

Leaders Romans Group are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.