Reward Specialist

New Look Group; Weymouth; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rewards and Benefits Specialist to enhance their HR team. This role focuses on optimizing the Reward offering, ensuring compliance with employer obligations, and managing various benefits and pay cycles. You will have the opportunity to influence employee satisfaction through competitive benchmarking and effective communication of Reward offerings. Join a company that values inclusion and diversity, providing a supportive environment for your professional growth while making a positive impact on the fashion industry.

Benefits

40% Staff Discount

Access to Discounts from Retailers

Contributory Private Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Buy More Holiday Scheme

Extra Day Off on Birthday

Cycle2Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Free Breakfast

Café Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of employee benefits and compensation approaches.
• Proficient in Excel and able to analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual pay, bonus, and benefits cycles.
• Maintain knowledge of the benefits market for compliance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Employee Benefits Knowledge

Fleet Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Understanding of UK Law

Tools

Excel

Adobe InDesign

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app, and over 300 stores in the UK.

By living our values — we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one, and it starts with me — we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

About Us:

At New Look, we are dedicated to delivering a great employee experience while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. We are seeking a dedicated Rewards and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team remotely. This role is crucial in optimising our Reward offering and delivering maximum benefit to our people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of the benefits market and employer obligations to ensure compliance.
• Maintain job evaluation and structure.
• Benchmark roles to stay competitive.
• Manage annual pay, bonus, and benefits cycles.
• Oversee company car fleet and pension schemes.
• Manage third-party contracts, renewals, and budgets.
• Communicate Reward offerings through various mediums.
• Manage staff discount and privilege schemes.
• Own the Runway Rewards portal.
• Conduct annual Gender Pay Gap Analysis.

Skills Required:

• Organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, fleet management, and compensation approaches.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Proficiency in Excel (Essential), Adobe InDesign, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse complex data and provide insights.
• Critical thinker, confident to challenge.
• Understanding of UK law and regulations impacting Reward practice.

Employee Benefits & Perks:

Y ou’ll love our generous staff discount – 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!

Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.

Plan for your retirement with our contributory private pension scheme.

Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.

Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.

Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.

Save money and help the environment with our Cycle2Work scheme.

Free on-site parking is available for your convenience.

Enjoy a free breakfast if you're running late!

Take advantage of discounts at our on-site café.

Please note – these benefits and perks are non-contractual and may be changed from time to time.

Why Join Us?

We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and are proud of our inclusive culture and talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviors, and values.

We prioritize development, offering training to support your progression, so you can achieve your goals.

We are a flexible employer, and our colleagues work various patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we’re keen to discuss this with you.

Please ensure your CV is in a simple format, e.g., Microsoft Word, to facilitate a smooth application process.