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32 Compensation Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
London Liverpool Street, London Frazer Jones
Job Description
contract
Payroll & Benefits Specialist - £65K - 12 month FTC - Monument
My client is a leading financial services firm.
Currently they are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join them on a 12 month FTC. This role requires someone with both payroll and benefits processing experience.
To be considered successful, the ideal applicant must -
* have demonstrated experience of payroll across both UK and intern.
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Compensation Specialist
West Sussex, South East LHH
Posted today
Job Description
Compensation Specialist
Sussex | Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Permanent | Flexible working
£60-65k + bonus and benefits
Are you a data-driven HR professional with a passion for fair pay, equity and global compensation strategy? LHH are working with one of their market leading clients in Sussex to recruit a Compensation Specialist to join their newly established Centre of Excellence at an exciting time to help shape the future of their reward practices.
As a Compensation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Annual Salary Review process, conducting Pay Equity Analyses and supporting job levelling and benchmarking across the business, whilst working closely with HR leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure compensation practices are fair, competitive and aligned with business goals.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Lead and support the annual salary review process.
* Conduct in-depth pay equity analysis and develop actionable insights.
* Evaluate job roles and manage job levelling frameworks.
* Provide expert consultation on compensation design and strategy.
* Deliver high-quality data analysis, dashboards and reporting.
* Ensure compliance with global compensation regulations and best practices.
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience in a senior compensation role, ideally in a global environment.
* Strong analytical and Excel skills (Power BI and SharePoint would be an advantage).
* Experience with benchmarking tools.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
If you are looking to join a team where your expertise will shape the future of fair and competitive pay whilst working in a working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, please apply now.
Sr. HRSS Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Uxbridge, London Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
**Job Description**
The HRSS Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational activities related to employee benefits and some compensation programs across EMEA.
This position may support the execution of compensation processes such as retention bonuses, off-cycle promotions, and salary adjustments. This role involves analyzing data, and providing recommendations to ensure the organization's compensation and benefits program remains compliant and aligned with business objectives. This role supports the administration of employee benefits, compensation, and retirement/pension. These programs include medical, dental, vision, pension, and deferred comp plans and employee incentives. This position will work closely with the HR COE's and Payroll teams to ensure seamless administration and communication of benefits and compensation programs for employees. The analyst is a subject matter expert in the day-to-day operations of total rewards programs, vendor administration, plan analysis, benchmarking, and reporting. They also play a crucial role in compliance and regulatory adherence, ensuring plan documents remain up to date and align with current and future legal requirements. This position is responsible for managing and analyzing data trends to optimize benefits offerings and provide support to Total Rewards programs and other HR initiatives, as required.
**Essential Duties & Job** **Functions:**
_Benefits and Compensation Administration:_
+ Supports the development, administration and execution of benefit programs including health, welfare, retirement, pension, and wellbeing offerings across the EMEA region
+ Implements and manages the day-to-day operations of benefits programs, including health insurance, financial wellbeing plans, plan enrollments and contributions
+ Supports benefits audits and ensures compliance with regional and specific country regulations
+ Ensures the accuracy and compliance of all benefits-related filings
+ Assist with the organization's retirement plan including audits, ongoing compliance, non-discrimination testing, and plan review
+ Leads process of monthly benefits accruals/invoices & variance and other related reporting
+ Investigates escalated benefit issues, conducts root cause analyses, recommends, and implements solutions
+ Provides training, education, and engaging and clear communications to employees (e.g. financial wellbeing education sessions, virtual health fairs, and event coordination as required)
+ Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
+ Manage benefit content across online portals, plan sponsor websites, third-party administrator(s) enrollment webpage, and reviews regularly for accuracy
+ Maintain benefits plans and literature in HRIS, ServiceNow Portal, external total rewards portal, employee benefits portal and company intranet sites.
+ Oversee annual enrollment processes, including communications, vendor coordination, and employee education
+ Respond to Tier 2 escalated benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, life status changes and other general inquiries
+ Assist in preparing standard or ad hoc benefits and compensation reports
+ Other accountabilities, as assigned
_Data Analysis and Reporting:_
+ Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data related to compensation and benefits data to identify trends and make recommendations
+ Develops and maintains reports and presentations for leadership
+ Collaborate with COEs on monitoring and reporting out on the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs for enhancement opportunities
_Compliance and Policy Development:_
+ Ensure compliance local and country specific legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, obtaining qualified opinions, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
+ Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with local regulations and align with the agreements of each country's works councils.
+ Partner with COEs to develop and update compensation and benefits policies and procedures
+ Stay informed about industry trends and best practices, recommending enhancements accordingly
**Knowledge, Experience, and** **Skills:**
+ Experience administering compensation & benefits programs
+ Experience within a controlled group structure
+ Working knowledge of general employment laws, regulations, and individual countries compliance requirements
+ Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
+ Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information
+ Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations related to employee benefits
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
+ Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HCM systems, CRMs and talent management systemsStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Ability to operate effectively and proactively with a customer focus and employee experience mindset.
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
+ Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, and complex state or federal regulations to provide guidance to all levels.
+ Ability to gather and analyze data to identify critical issues and make independent decisions; perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail; Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
+ Strong presentation skills; with experience developing and delivering training modules or programs.
+ Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HRBPs, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Legal
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ High School and consolidated xperience OR associate degree and consolidated experience OR Bachelor's Degree and consolidated experience OR Masters' Degree and consolidated experience
+ Extensive HR or HR Shared Services experience
+ Strong verbal, written interpersonal, and telephone communication skills are required.
+ Must possess strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
+ Good stakeholder relationship management skills.
+ Experience with case management tools (especially ServiceNow).
+ Knowledge and experience of HR policies in EMEA is a must.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ HR Qualification desirable (but not essential)
+ Customer Service experience is preferred.
**Job Environment**
Office-based role requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site attendance
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Northamptonshire, East Midlands £45000 - £50000 Annually Michael Page
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
permanent
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Logistics
Crick, Northampton
Hybrid - 3 days office and 2 days home
PageGroup are excited to support with this challenging and unique role. We are partnering with a highly successful organisation in the logistics sector to appoint a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a small team based in Northampton.
This role can offer hybrid working of 3 days office and 2 home per week.
Description
The role of Compensation & Benefits Specialist is a diverse and varied role, reporting to a Comps and Bens Manager, duties will include but not limited to:
* Support with annual salary reviews
* Support the management of the Bonus scheme
* Salary bench-marking and give recommendations to the business
* Responsible for the completion of salary and benefits surveys
* Maintenance of global job architecture for the UK&I
* Driving engagement of the company benefits, analysing ROI and keeping abreast of market changes - making recommendations when required
* Implementing new and improved benefits processes
* Pensions - Ensure the day-to-day management and administration of the UK defined contribution
Profile
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
* Previous experience in Compensation and Benefits or related HR roles.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
Job Offer
* Up to 50,000
* Excellent career development and progression
* Hybrid working - 3 days office and 2 home
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
full time
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Logistics
Crick, Northampton
Hybrid - 3 days office and 2 days home
PageGroup are excited to support with this challenging and unique role. We are partnering with a highly successful organisation in the logistics sector to appoint a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a small team based in Northampton.
This role can offer hybrid working of 3 days office and 2 home per week.
Description
The role of Compensation & Benefits Specialist is a diverse and varied role, reporting to a Comps and Bens Manager, duties will include but not limited to:
* Support with annual salary reviews
* Support the management of the Bonus scheme
* Salary bench-marking and give recommendations to the business
* Responsible for the completion of salary and benefits surveys
* Maintenance of global job architecture for the UK&I
* Driving engagement of the company benefits, analysing ROI and keeping abreast of market changes - making recommendations when required
* Implementing new and improved benefits processes
* Pensions - Ensure the day-to-day management and administration of the UK defined contribution
Profile
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
* Previous experience in Compensation and Benefits or related HR roles.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
Job Offer
* Up to 50,000
* Excellent career development and progression
* Hybrid working - 3 days office and 2 home
HR Analyst
Staffordshire, West Midlands £500 Hourly Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
temporary
Are you an experienced HR generalist with a strong background in HR Analytics and available to start immediately? Ashley Kate HR are pleased to support a client that are seeking an experienced HR Analyst on a Temporary basis 6 months. You will be covering all areas of systems work but also supporting with generalist HR Administrative tasks to support the HR function whilst the business goes through a major business transformation project.
This role will be based at their Office full time near Burton upon Trent and be on site for 37 hours per week and will pay equivalent of 35k - 40k dependant on experience.
HR Analyst:
This role is essential in supporting key projects including a significant recruitment drive, individual consultations, and ongoing T&C improvements. You'll work closely with Group HR and HR Lead to deliver real impact through data, analysis, and operational HR support.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting HR project delivery during a business critical site transition.
* Analysing and interpreting complex HR data and trends.
* Developing and standardising Power BI dashboards, a key part of the role.
* Liaising with corporate teams to align reporting with existing Power BI tools.
* Preparing and presenting reports, insights, and presentations to senior stakeholders.
* Supporting employee consultations and recruitment analysis.
* Providing end to end HR admin support as needed.
* Contributing to analytics that support both site and group level HR decisions.
Experience required:
* Strong analytical mindset with a pragmatic, can-do approach.
* Power BI expertise, essential to standardise and elevate dashboard/reporting tools.
* Ideally, experience with Workday (HRIS) or similar systems.
* Comfortable working across the HR spectrum, from admin to strategy.
* Resilient and adaptable - thrives in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
* Able to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple teams
* Comfortable being involved in all generalist areas of HR Administration
If you are interested in this role please contact Laura Palmer (phone number removed) or email
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
HR Analyst
Flintshire, Wales £22 Hourly Belcan
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
contract
HR Analyst
Broughton (Hybrid working)
12 month contract
(inside IR35)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to join our clients' team, supporting a wide range of personnel administration tasks. You will be responsible for analysing and processing employee data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with service level agreements, and providing support to colleagues across the UK via phone and email.
Key Responsibilities:
You will manage and approve personnel changes in Workday, including new hires, terminations, job changes, organisational updates, and leave of absence cases. You'll monitor and process data transfers between Workday and SAP, handling exceptions manually where needed. This includes tasks such as holiday pay calculations, settlement agreements, and eligibility to work documentation.
You'll also support payroll operations, contribute to system testing and improvements, and work closely with project teams to enhance the Workday platform. Handling queries efficiently and professionally is a key part of the role.
What We're Looking For:
We value a customer-first mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience in data input, analysis, and query resolution, ideally within a payroll environment.
* Familiarity with SAP and Workday systems is highly desirable.
* Strong administrative background in a fast-paced office setting.
* Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Google applications
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
HR Analyst
Cheshire, West Midlands £22 Hourly ARM
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
contract
HR Analyst
Broughton
12 Month Contract - Hybrid
ARM have an exciting opportunity for a HR Analyst to join a global leader in aerospace innovation.You will be required to provide customer-focused support to UK-based colleagues on the telephone and via e-mail on a broad range of personnel administrations matters.
The Role:
* Processing of all Personnel Administration changes into SAP.
* Query handling via email and telephone
* Support testing of all future improvements to the Workday tool
* Be able to work using your own initiative and develop effective solutions to problems
* Must be a team player and proactively assist other team members when needed
Requirements:
* Experience of working in a busy office environment
* Will be required to perform a broad range of administrative duties.
* Experience of data input, data analysis and handling queries is required and preferably within a payroll environment
* Experience of a computerised payroll system - SAP would be preferable
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
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HR Analyst
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description
temporary
Are you an experienced HR generalist with a strong background in HR Analytics and available to start immediately? Ashley Kate HR are pleased to support a client that are seeking an experienced HR Analyst on a Temporary basis 6 months. You will be covering all areas of systems work but also supporting with generalist HR Administrative tasks to support the HR function whilst the business goes through a major business transformation project.
This role will be based at their Office full time near Burton upon Trent and be on site for 37 hours per week and will pay equivalent of 35k - 40k dependant on experience.
HR Analyst:
This role is essential in supporting key projects including a significant recruitment drive, individual consultations, and ongoing T&C improvements. You'll work closely with Group HR and HR Lead to deliver real impact through data, analysis, and operational HR support.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting HR project delivery during a business critical site transition.
* Analysing and interpreting complex HR data and trends.
* Developing and standardising Power BI dashboards, a key part of the role.
* Liaising with corporate teams to align reporting with existing Power BI tools.
* Preparing and presenting reports, insights, and presentations to senior stakeholders.
* Supporting employee consultations and recruitment analysis.
* Providing end to end HR admin support as needed.
* Contributing to analytics that support both site and group level HR decisions.
Experience required:
* Strong analytical mindset with a pragmatic, can-do approach.
* Power BI expertise, essential to standardise and elevate dashboard/reporting tools.
* Ideally, experience with Workday (HRIS) or similar systems.
* Comfortable working across the HR spectrum, from admin to strategy.
* Resilient and adaptable - thrives in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
* Able to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple teams
* Comfortable being involved in all generalist areas of HR Administration
If you are interested in this role please contact Laura Palmer (phone number removed) or email
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
HR Analyst
Clwyd, Wales Belcan
Posted 25 days ago
Job Description
contract
HR Analyst
Broughton (Hybrid working)
12 month contract
(inside IR35)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to join our clients' team, supporting a wide range of personnel administration tasks. You will be responsible for analysing and processing employee data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with service level agreements, and providing support to colleagues across the UK via phone and email.
Key Responsibilities:
You will manage and approve personnel changes in Workday, including new hires, terminations, job changes, organisational updates, and leave of absence cases. You'll monitor and process data transfers between Workday and SAP, handling exceptions manually where needed. This includes tasks such as holiday pay calculations, settlement agreements, and eligibility to work documentation.
You'll also support payroll operations, contribute to system testing and improvements, and work closely with project teams to enhance the Workday platform. Handling queries efficiently and professionally is a key part of the role.
What We're Looking For:
We value a customer-first mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience in data input, analysis, and query resolution, ideally within a payroll environment.
* Familiarity with SAP and Workday systems is highly desirable.
* Strong administrative background in a fast-paced office setting.
* Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Google applications
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
HR Analyst
CH1 Newtown, North West ARM
Posted 25 days ago
Job Description
contract
HR Analyst
Broughton
12 Month Contract - Hybrid
ARM have an exciting opportunity for a HR Analyst to join a global leader in aerospace innovation.You will be required to provide customer-focused support to UK-based colleagues on the telephone and via e-mail on a broad range of personnel administrations matters.
The Role:
* Processing of all Personnel Administration changes into SAP.
* Query handling via email and telephone
* Support testing of all future improvements to the Workday tool
* Be able to work using your own initiative and develop effective solutions to problems
* Must be a team player and proactively assist other team members when needed
Requirements:
* Experience of working in a busy office environment
* Will be required to perform a broad range of administrative duties.
* Experience of data input, data analysis and handling queries is required and preferably within a payroll environment
* Experience of a computerised payroll system - SAP would be preferable
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
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