Reward and Benefits Advisor - Halifax

Covea Insurance; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Halifax is seeking a Reward & Benefits Advisor to join their HR & Learning Team. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and involves driving employee engagement with benefits, managing renewals, and acting as a reward expert. Ideal candidates will have experience in Pay & Reward, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a company committed to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual pay review with performance bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with employer contribution

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Mental and financial support

Career growth opportunities

Private medical cover

Car scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of compensation strategies and benefits frameworks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement with company benefits and monitor uptake.
• Lead benefit renewals and manage third-party providers.
• Act as the go-to expert for rewards and benefits.
• Support annual performance bonus and pay review processes.
• Partner with payroll for smooth handovers.

Skills

Proven experience in Pay & Reward

Skilled in analysing large data sets

Expertise in influencing contracts

Hands-on experience with job matching

Advanced numerical capability

Exceptional stakeholder management

In-depth knowledge of UK pay trends

Highly organised and self-driven

CIPD/CIPP/Pay qualification preferred

Understanding of talent attraction

Education

CIPD/CIPP/Pay qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reward and Benefits Advisor - Halifax

We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Reward & Benefits Advisor , within our HR & Learning Team!

At Covéa Insurance , we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.

In this role, you’ll be working in a team where the purpose is to make Covéa a great place to attract and a difficult place to leave, for the right people. To do that we need to recruit, develop, engage, retain and reward an agile workforce to drive performance and your role will play a critical role in making that happen.

This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our Halifax office.

This is a full-time role, but we would also consider part‑time candidates at 30 hours per week, over 4 days.

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.

Where will I make an impact?

• Drive engagement with company benefits; monitor uptake, and enhance our reward offering in line with the reward strategy.
• Lead benefit renewals and annual enrolments, managing third‑party providers and brokers, with support from the Head of People Services & Insight.
• Act as the go‑to expert for reward and benefits, resolving employee queries and providing clear guidance.
• Support annual performance bonus and pay review processes.
• Lead benchmarking and job evaluation exercises, advise stakeholders, and ensure consistent application of the reward structure.
• Partner with payroll to ensure smooth handovers and handle complex escalations.
• Maintain all reward documentation, intranet content, Teams channels, and benefits platform.
• Deliver benefit cycles (e.g., Cycle to Work, holiday buy / sell) and publish Total Reward Statements.
• Create and execute communication plans to help employees maximise their benefits.

What will help you stand out?

• Proven experience in Pay & Reward, with a strong understanding of compensation strategies and benefits frameworks.
• Skilled in analysing large, complex data sets and translating insights into actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Expertise in influencing and negotiating contracts to deliver cost‑effective solutions and maximise value.
• Hands‑on experience with job matching and benchmarking methodologies (e.g., Willis Towers Watson).
• Advanced numerical and analytical capability, including expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK pay and benefits trends, coupled with a solid grasp of relevant legislation.
• Highly organised and self‑driven, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• CIPD / CIPP / Pay qualification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Strong understanding of what attracts and retains top talent, with a proactive, resilient, and action‑oriented approach.

Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!

At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.

The perks of joining us…

• Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
• Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
• Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy / sell options
• Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
• A culture where everyone belongs – we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee‑led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
• Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group
• Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
• Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24 / 7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
• Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
• Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
• And much more!

Excited about this opportunity? So are we!

Apply today and be part of our journey.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, support or alternative application options during the Recruitment process, then please reach out to Megan Barraclough or one of our Team at

Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary: Up to £35,000 (Depending on Experience)

Working hours: 36.25