Benefits Advisor - Reward and Compliance Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented Reward and Benefits Advisor to join our Reward team at Birmingham City Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and enhancing our employee reward and benefits offering, helping us attract, retain and engage a talented workforce. Working as part of a collaborative HR function, you will provide trusted advice on pay, reward and benefits, support strategic initiatives, and ensure our workforce receives a high quality and competitive rewards experience. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of the Council’s reward strategy and HR delivery plan Deliver and administer the employee benefits and rewards offering Provide expert advice and guidance on pay, reward and benefits to stakeholders Maintain accurate employee and organisational pay and benefits records Support annual processes including pay awards and pay gap reporting Assist with pay modelling, forecasting and data analysis, presenting insights clearly Contribute to employee engagement initiatives to increase uptake of benefits Support the development and enhancement of the benefits portfolio Work with internal teams and external suppliers, acting as a key point of contact Support procurement and management of benefits and reward providers About You We’re looking for someone who is analytical, organised and passionate about reward and benefits. You will have: CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or relevant HR/reward experience Experience in reward, benefits or HR, ideally within a local government or unionised environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data Experience using HR/Payroll systems and strong MS Office skills Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with attention to detail The ability to work both independently and as part of a team A proactive approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Why Join Us? At Birmingham City Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. A supportive and inclusive working environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression Access to flexible working options A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Staff networks and wellbeing support An opportunity to make a real impact on employee experience and organisational success Our Commitment We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Apply Now If you’re passionate about reward and benefits and want to make a difference in a large, diverse organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Job Description and Person Specification