Rewards Administrator

NES Fircroft; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering staffing provider is looking for a Reward Administrator in Aberdeen. This hybrid position involves supporting the Head of Reward and collaborating with various HR teams to resolve Reward queries and contribute to Reward projects. Essential qualifications include experience in reward administration, knowledge of processes, and proficiency in MS Excel. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with a focus on maintaining compensation and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Reward administration, supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Act as first escalation point on Reward issues for Benefit Administrators, HR Advisors and Payroll team.
• Support Reward analysis in support of reporting requirements and annual pay review.
• Respond to reward-related queries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Reward administration experience

Knowledge of Reward processes

Experience with external Benefit vendors

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Ability to analyse data

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Job Title: Reward Administrator

Location: Aberdeen

Reports To: Head of Reward

Hybrid – 12 month contract

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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.