Reward & Benefits Senior Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building society in the UK is seeking a Reward & Benefits Senior Specialist to join their People Team. This pivotal role involves shaping and delivering reward strategies that enhance colleague wellbeing and financial security, while managing various benefits offerings. The position supports hybrid working and offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about employee experience.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution (up to 10%)

Salary sacrifice schemes for hybrid & electric cars

Commitment to training and development

Funded private medical insurance

Three paid volunteering days annually

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medium- to large-sized reward projects.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Extensive knowledge of colleague benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual renewal and management of benefits offerings.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on reward initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on reward policies and job evaluation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Tools

Benefits Platforms

Job description

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Reward & Benefits Senior Specialist, Skipton

Client: Skipton Building Society

Location: Skipton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 83202390e328

Job Views: 3

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Hours: 12 month fixed term contract. 35 hours per week. Hybrid working, with an expectation of once a month on-site at our Head Office in Skipton for key project activity.

Salary: £65,000 Per Annum

Closing Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

Salary up to £65k, dependent on experience.

We’re seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Reward & Benefits Senior Specialist to join our People Team on a fixed-term basis.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering our reward and benefits strategies, ensuring they align with our people-centric approach and support our colleagues’ wellbeing and financial security.

The core role of our Reward & Governance team is to deliver a reward strategy that attracts, retains, and recognizes our colleagues. We’re currently working on several innovative projects to develop and future-proof reward at Skipton – so now is an exciting time to join our team and be part of something impactful!

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and are a mutual organization owned by our members, not shareholders.

Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and you could be part of that, bringing new ideas to keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background and goals, we'll support your next step towards a better future.

What Will You Be Doing?

As Reward & Benefits Senior Specialist, you will join a dedicated team of specialists in compensation, benefits, pensions, governance, and regulatory reward.

You will work across the full range of Reward and Governance responsibilities, collaborating with the wider People team and organizational leaders.

You will have the opportunity to:

1. Lead the annual renewal and management of Skipton's benefits offerings, including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
2. Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align reward and benefits initiatives with business needs.
3. Develop and implement communication plans to promote our Total Reward offerings.
4. Provide expert advice on reward policies, benefits, job evaluation, and role grading.
5. Support annual reward activities, including salary reviews and bonus scheme implementations.
6. Drive continuous improvement in reward processes, ensuring compliance and alignment with our People Strategy.
7. Manage relationships with insurance providers and benefits vendors for seamless service delivery.
8. Manage, promote, and administer Skipton’s benefits platform.
9. Identify opportunities to enhance benefits offerings through research and onboarding new services.
10. Lead communication efforts regarding benefit changes for employees and partners.

What Do We Need From You?

To succeed in this role, you should have:

1. Proven experience supporting medium- to large-sized reward projects, such as benefits renewal, supplier onboarding, pay reviews, or bonuses.
2. Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data for reward decisions.
3. Extensive knowledge of colleague benefits.
4. Experience working with benefits suppliers and brokers.
5. Proficiency in administering benefits platforms.
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior leaders.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and supports hybrid and flexible working. Our newly refurbished head office offers a vibrant, collaborative workspace.

Additional benefits include:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Employer pension contribution (up to 10%)
• Salary sacrifice schemes for hybrid & electric cars
• Commitment to training and development
• Funded private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• Three paid volunteering days annually
• Inclusive colleague networks, including Carers and Pride groups
• Health and wellbeing benefits like cycle-to-work and gym discounts

If you’re passionate about creating rewarding colleague experiences and making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.