Reward Administrator

Orion Engineering Services Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Reward Administrator based in Aberdeen. This 12-month PAYE contract offers hybrid working. The role involves assisting the Head of Reward, resolving queries, supporting compensation reviews, and managing employee benefits programs. Candidates should have prior experience in Reward administration, knowledge of relevant legislation, and proficiency in MS Excel. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are essential to thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
• Strong numerical accuracy and analysis skills.
• Confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Act as first escalation point for Reward issues.
• Support Reward analysis for annual reporting.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on compensation and policy issues.

Skills

Previous experience in Reward administration

Knowledge of Reward processes and legislation

Experience with external Benefit vendors

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Ability to analyze data

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Reward Administrator based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 12 month PAYE contract. Hybrid working is also available.

Role Purpose

The Reward Administrator will support and report to the Head of Reward. This role involves close collaboration with an outsourced Benefits Administration vendor Internal HR Operations and Payroll colleagues and external Benefit vendors, resolving Reward queries and supporting wider Reward projects and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Reward Query Resolution

Acting as first escalation point on Reward issues for Benefit Administrators, HR Advisors and Payroll team

Reward Projects

Provide support for Reward analysis in support of Remuneration Committee annual wheel and reporting requirements, annual pay review and incentive processes.

Proactively support the development of Reward communications to support upskilling of wider HR team, managers and employees on Reward topics including an annual Calendar of Reward events and communications.

Employee Support

Respond to reward-related queries professionally and promptly.

Provide guidance on compensation, benefit and reward policy issues

Reward Support

Assist with administering employee benefits programs (e.g., pensions, healthcare).

Support annual compensation review processes, including data preparation and validation.

Contribute to reward benchmarking and market analysis projects.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in Reward administration, supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.

Knowledge of Reward processes and relevant legislation.

Experience working with external Benefit vendors.

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS software.

Understanding of reward principles and market benchmarking.

Ability to analyse data and provide insights.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference : TR / 080356.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.