Salary: £35000 45000 Depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full time
Location: York with the option of hybrid working (60% in-office requirement)
We currently have an opportunity for a Reward and Benefits Specialist to join our VetPartners family.
As an integral part of the small People Transformation / Reward Team you will provide specialist support and lead activities for a range of reward and benefit related subjects to assist in delivering our People / Reward Plan.
We are looking to welcome a colleague who can work 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. We can consider flexible working patterns, including hybrid working (60% in-office).
Day to Day Responsibilities:Business as Usual (BAU) Activities / Cyclic Events include: Reward Inbox, replying to e-mails received and dealing with escalations from the team
Lead annual cyclic projects including benefit renewals, P11D and PSAs
Responsible for assigned Benefits Administration e.g. Pensions, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, PMI including liaison with regulatory bodies and third-party providers
Provide specialist support for Benefits in Kind including, Company Vehicles, PMI, etc.
Preparation of data, analysis and material to support Reward BAU and projects
Co-ordinate promotion of VetPartners pensions and benefits
Working closely with the People and Payroll Teams in relation to pensions and benefits and offering mentoring, coaching and support to colleagues
Project Activities include: Leading and managing projects end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives
Engagement of & Communication with Internal and External Stakeholders
Management of Project Documentation
Co-ordinate & Deliver Project Activities & Report Project Progress
Support with the Integration & Onboarding of Practices
Essential Requirements: Proven experience of working with external pension providers with a strong understanding of UK pension regulations, including auto-enrolment, re-enrolment and re-declaration
Demonstrate experience of employee benefits management and leading projects, preferably within a large organisation.
Knowledge of payroll and able to show clear understanding of Tax/NI and related HMRC reporting requirements e.g. P11D
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, with Advanced Excel skills and the ability to collate, validate and analyse large data sets accurately
Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and within the team who can work flexibly and stay calm under pressure.
Clear and concise communication and interpersonal skills, capable of sharing technical knowledge and explaining complex information on specialist subject matter
Pro-active problem solver with an inquisitive approach and innovation skills to reach business solutions
Preferred Requirements: Professional qualification e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above, Pension Management Institute or equivalent
Awareness of UK Employment Law and regulations
Knowledge of Payrolling Benefits
Worked in an Acquisition environment with awareness of harmonisation and TUPE activities
What we can offer in return: Competitive Salary DOE
Health Shield Policy - a health cash plan that can help you budget for your everyday health needs and give discounts with supermarkets and other retailers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Career opportunities - you'll have the support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy 10 days or sell 5 days holiday
CPD allowance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
If you feel you have the skills and experience for the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Working in collaboration with our practices, we aim to care for people, their pets and our profession. Established in November 2015, our group includes small animal, equine and farm animal practices. We have c.7500 employees working in almost 500 sites across the UK, supported by our Central Support office in York, and collaborating nationally to provide excellent service.
You may have experience in the following roles: Compensation and Benefits Specialist, HR Reward Advisor, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, Pensions and Benefits Manager, Reward Analyst, Employee Benefits Administrator, Compensation Consultant, Total Rewards Specialist, Benefits Officer, HR and Benefits Manager, HRIS and Payroll Specialist, etc.
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