Reward & Benefits Specialist

Western Computer; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global health organization as a Reward and Benefits Specialist dedicated to enhancing employee engagement. This remote position involves managing and delivering benefits for approximately 5,000 employees, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have robust analytical skills and experience in HR benefits administration.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

9% combined pension

Flexible benefits package

Holiday trade scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a reward and benefits role.
• Good understanding of employee benefits processes and policies.
• Experience producing reports and conducting data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the initial point of contact for employees.
• Managing benefits administration processes, including invoicing.
• Coordinating the annual benefits renewal process.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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About the Job

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Reward and Benefits Specialist is a key member of the Total Rewards team, playing an integral role in managing and delivering employee benefits across all Maximus UK divisions, supporting approximately 5,000 employees. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of employee benefits, acting as a knowledgeable and reliable point of contact for reward and benefits-related queries while contributing to strategic projects that enhance employee engagement and reward programmes. With significant opportunities to gain exposure across the full reward remit, this role offers scope for personal and professional growth, while making a meaningful impact on the organisation.

Home based role.

Closing date - 6pm on 27th June.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• 9% combined pension
• Flexible benefits package
• Holiday trade scheme

Salary Range:

• Non-London £32,000-£37,000pa
• London £35,000 - £40,000pa

Key Contacts & Relationships:

Internal

• HR Solution Centre
• Payroll Team
• Employees
• Line Managers
• People Operations Team
• Talent Team
• Employee Communications Team

External

• Benefits Platform provider
• Benefits vendors
• MyCSP or Cabinet Office (for Civil Service Pensions)

The Reward and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support the effective delivery of compensation and benefits initiatives. Primary responsibilities include:

• Acting as the initial point of contact for employees, the People team, and Benefits Helpdesk, responding to reward and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Managing benefits administration processes, including:
• Benefits invoice reconciliation.
• Handling the death in service process.
• Investigating and resolving benefit anomalies.
• Serving as the key liaison between the organisation and third-party benefits providers, ensuring benefit platforms are accurately maintained with up-to-date company information.
• Supporting the Senior Reward Manager with a variety of project work, including:
• Salary surveys.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Pension compliance.
• Reporting.
• Ad hoc job benchmarking research.
• Coordinating the annual benefits renewal process, including leading on platform testing to ensure successful implementation.
• Managing the Total Rewards email inbox, ensuring queries are addressed or escalated to the appropriate team member.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date benefits information across systems, including conducting regular data audits within the HRIS system.
• Producing reports, providing detailed analysis, and presenting actionable insights to support decision-making processes.
• Monitoring trends and changes in benefits legislation to ensure compliance and market competitiveness and making recommendations for enhancements or adjustments as necessary.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the Civil Service Pension Scheme, ensuring its effective administration.
• Providing administrative support to the Total Rewards team to facilitate the smooth operation of the department.
• Undertaking additional duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Head of Total Reward or Senior Reward Manager

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 2-3 years experience in a reward and benefits role, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• A good understanding of employee benefits processes, policies, and systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience producing reports and conducting data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data manipulation).
• Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and compliance requirements relating to employee benefits.

Desirable:

• Experience working with third-party benefits providers and administering pension schemes, particularly the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• Exposure to reward or compensation projects, such as salary reviews, job evaluation, or benchmarking.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher, or equivalent experience in HR or reward.

Individual Competencies

• Ownership: Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring completion to a high standard.
• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships, including in a remote working environment.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues independently and effectively.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

• Minimum Salary: £32,000.00
• Maximum Salary: £40,000.00

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)