Compensation Benefits Specialist, City of London
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c£50,000 per annum
12-month FTC - perm
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compensation Benefits Specialist to join a luxury retail brand in London. Reporting directly into the HR Director, you will be responsible for benefits administration, vendor management, salary benchmarking and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day benefits operations across the EU and LATAM, ensuring accurate enrolment, renewals, and compliance.
* Support annual compensation cycles, including salary review and bonus processes.
* Manage relationships with external benefits providers and brokers to ensure service quality, resolve issues, and review service levels.
* Act as the liaison between HRIS platform (Workday) and external vendors to streamline data flows and enhance operational efficiency.
* Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to support pay positioning and reward strategy.
* Contribute to the job levelling and career framework design and implementation.
* Maintain and enhance reward-related data and processes within Workday, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across relevant modules (UK & EU).
* Administer and manage employee benefits across the UK and EU, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policy.
* Lead and participate in global reward projects, collaborating with regional and central HR teams.
* Act as a subject matter expert for Workday compensation and benefits functionality.
Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in compensation and benefits roles, ideally supporting multiple international regions.
* Strong knowledge of benefits practices and compliance within the EU and LATAM.
* Experience working with Workday as well as external benefit providers.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and vendor management skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.
This is a 12-month FTC with the opportunity to go permanent, based in London, hybrid, offering circa £50,000 per annum.