Senior Rewards Advisor (German Speaking)

Randstad Delivery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Rewards Advisor (German Speaking) to provide expert guidance on Compensation & Benefits. You will support managers, analyzing data, and ensuring competitive reward practices. Candidates must be fluent in English and have at least a B2 level in German, alongside strong HR experience and analytical skills. This position offers a pay rate of up to £31 per hour and is for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience working with data supporting managers.
• Ability to conduct market comparisons and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compensation and benefits.
• Prepare communication materials on reward programs.
• Submit and analyze data for salary surveys.
• Conduct market comparisons for salary trends.
• Ensure accurate data in Workday for merit increases.
• Support management of local benefit programs.
• Perform job evaluations and role grading.

Skills

Experience in HR

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

High customer focus and professionalism

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritisation abilities

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel and HR systems

Fluent English and at least B2 German

Tools

Workday

SAP

Payroll platforms

Job description

Senior Rewards Advisor (German Speaking)

Location: Birmingham, B30 2HP

Pay rate: Up to 31.00 per hour per week

Contract length: 6 months

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of Compensation & Benefits? Do you enjoy working with data, supporting managers, and helping drive fair and competitive reward practices? We're looking for a German-speaking Senior My Rewards Advisor to join our team in Birmingham.

About the Role

As a Senior My Rewards Advisor, you will support the My Rewards Lead in delivering high-quality Compensation & Benefits (C&B) services across the business. You'll play a key role in ensuring our reward programs attract, retain, and motivate employees, while providing expert guidance to HR and line managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to employees and managers on compensation and benefits.
• Prepare clear communication materials on reward programs.
• Submit and analyse data for external salary and benefits surveys (Mercer, Hay, etc.).
• Conduct market comparisons and provide insights on salary ranges and trends.
• Coordinate the annual Year-End Review, ensuring accurate data and calculations in Workday (including merit increases and bonus programs).
• Support the management of local benefit programs and process changes due to life events.
• Perform job evaluations and ensure accurate role grading.
• Support additional pay reviews, off-cycle increases, one-off bonuses, and currency-related adjustments.
• Contribute to Recognition & Reward (R&R) award processes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in HR, ideally with exposure to Compensation & Benefits.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; experience with Works Councils is a plus.
• High levels of customer focus and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Proficiency in Excel and HR systems (Workday, SAP, Payroll platforms).
• Fluent English and at least B2 German.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.