Reward & Benefits Manager

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Overview
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is recruiting for a full-time Reward and Benefits Manager to manage the firm's reward and benefits programme across all office locations, to be based in one of our regional offices (Basingstoke or Guildford preferable) with travel to all UK locations as required. The successful candidate will have previous reward and benefits experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
This opportunity will enable you to work closely with the Head of HR in a critical reward role. You will be the central point of contact for all benefits initiatives and processes, as well as being acknowledged as the subject matter expert, with support of the Reward and Benefits Assistant.
The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment
Responsibilities
The role includes leading on, or overseeing, the following activities;
Working closely with the HR Director and CEO to deliver the annual Partner remuneration review processes
Working with the Head of HR to deliver the annual pay review process for fee earner and central staff, including;
salary and bonus budget modelling;
project managing with the Head of HR the annual review timeline;
benchmarking roles against the market
managing key stakeholders and
Overall responsibility for the monthly PAYE payroll and annual cyclical activity, working with our third-party provider
Regular liaison and review meetings with the firm's benefits broker and third-party providers, ensuring data within the benefits system is accurate at all times
Managing the firm's pension scheme and regulatory obligations, including auto enrolment, monthly reporting of joiners and leavers and ensuring all data is shared with the provider for accurate record keeping and implementation
Managing the annual benefits renewal process including conducting benefits presentations
Implement and oversee reward and benefits policies, procedures and standards
Overall responsibility for the firm's wellbeing initiative, including designing and implementing activities and obtaining key management information to demonstrate effectiveness
Responsibility for the annual Gender Pay Gap reporting, including presentation at all levels
Supervision and mentoring of the Reward and Benefits Assistant
Working closely with the HR Business Support team to manage benefit related queries and processes, including salary benchmarking, family leave and long-term sickness absence support
Provide expertise to the leadership team; making recommendations to the business and implementing change
Conducting an annual review of the firm's core and flexible benefits and reward schemes to ensure that the firm remains competitive for attraction and retention purposes
Proactively monitor legislation and other changes and evaluate implications for the firm's HR policies and reward structures
Ensure compliance with regulatory statutory reporting
Overseeing all reward and benefits administration and reporting processes, including financial processes (purchase orders, invoice reconciliation) and external salary surveys
Other ad-hoc duties and lead on projects as reasonably required
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Advanced IT skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate data for presentation
A thorough understanding of benefits and experience of pension auto-enrolment regulations
A strategic thinker with the ability to drive ideas forward
Confident making recommendations to the business
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines whilst maintaining a high attention to detail at all times
A strong team orientation, with the ability to work independently
Able to demonstrate ability to influence at senior levels; excellent written and verbal communication skills
At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm's commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact #####
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