Human Resources Officer - Rewards and Benefits

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Human Resources Officer to provide an innovative rewards and benefits service. This role involves managing HR processes, developing policies, and ensuring compliance in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a CIPD level 5 qualification and have significant experience in policy design. The position offers a competitive benefits package and is based in Egham, Surrey.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in process redesign and policy design regarding rewards.
• Must work well with stakeholders including trade unions and management.
• Good understanding of job evaluation and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a collaborative rewards and benefits service.
• Manage the effective provision of HR services.
• Develop relevant policies and procedures.
• Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Process redesign

Understanding of employee benefits

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for a Human Resources Officer (Reward & Benefits) role in the Human Resources Department.

Working closely with the Deputy and Head of HR Operations to provide an innovative, and effective reward and benefits service, taking forward processes whilst working closely with a wide range of stakeholders including end-users, trade unions, University management, HR colleagues, and external suppliers.

The post holder will provide effective HR advice for reward and benefits issues, and support the processes, including academic promotion, professorial banding, job evaluation, academic probation, sabbatical leave, performance and recognition awards and a range of benefits including nursery and bike scheme.

As a member of the Human Resources Operations department the post holder will manage the provision of an effective, proactive service for the University seeking advice and support as required. They will produce policies and procedures relevant to the role and will ensure that the University’s HR policies and processes meet statutory and good practice requirements.

The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of employee benefits and job evaluation. In addition, the successful candidate will need significant experience of process redesign, input into policy design and application of rewards and benefits matters. Applicants will need to be qualified to CIPD level 5.

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities. The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park.

Responsibilities

• Provide a reward and benefits service in collaboration with the Deputy and Head of HR Operations; engage with stakeholders including end-users, trade unions, University management, HR colleagues, and external suppliers.
• Offer effective HR advice on reward and benefits issues and support processes such as academic promotion, professorial banding, job evaluation, academic probation, sabbatical leave, performance and recognition awards; manage benefits (e.g., nursery and bike scheme).
• Manage provision of an effective, proactive HR service; develop policies and procedures relevant to the role; ensure HR policies and processes meet statutory and good practice requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and understanding of employee benefits and job evaluation; contribute to process redesign and policy design in rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Applicants will need to be qualified to CIPD level 5.
• Significant experience of process redesign, input into policy design and application of rewards and benefits matters.
• Good understanding of employee benefits and job evaluation.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders including end-users, trade unions, University management, HR colleagues, and external suppliers.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities.

Details

Location: Egham, Surrey

Application details: For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0925-215

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed