Position: Reward and Benefits HR Systems Advisor
Location: Hoddesdon
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
About the Role
This role will play a key part in our Reward and Benefits You will contribute to the strategic design, implementation, and ongoing administration of reward programs, while ensuring the effective management and continuous improvement of the HRIS platform. You will proactively support the delivery of all benefits and compensation offerings, and drive efficiency in system functionality, ensuring alignment with broader HR operations and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation & Benefits
• Assist in the development and maintenance of compensation and benefit structures to attract, retain, and motivate employees and ensure alignment with market trends.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness and internal equality.
• Play a key role in operationalizing the Rewards and HRIS strategies.
• Administer benefit policy renewals and liaise with providers to resolve issues.
• Analyse reward data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to the senior HR team.
System Management and Process Improvement
• Maintain and support the day-to-day operations of the HRIS, ensuring system performance.
• Work closely with our third-party provider (Tugela) to troubleshoot system issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with HR teams to understand needs and translate them into system solutions.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of HRIS projects, including new module rollouts and system upgrades.
• Support change management by documenting processes, creating user guides, training users and promoting system adoption.
• The role requires meticulous attention to detail and for all work to be conducted strictly in accordance with company Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Human Resources, Business, Economics, or any other related field would be an advantage
CIPD membership or qualifications (Level 5 or higher) would be advantageous
Essential Experience:
Previous experience of working within an HR / Compensation and Benefits department
Experienced in using Excel for data analysis and reporting
Experienced in administering benefit platforms and Sage People Software
Strong knowledge of compensation structures and benefit administration
Proven capability of system optimization
Excellent numerical and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve
Knowledge of Employment Law
Accurate with a close attention to detail
Good stakeholder and relationship management
Data integrity and reporting skills
Excellent planning and organization skills - Ability to multi-task, manage time and accept changing priorities.
High proficiency in the use of MS Office (especially MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint)
Why Pharmaron?
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.