Compensation Benefits Manager

Full Job Description

Compensation and Benefits Manager - 15 month FTC

Salary - 45,000 per year

My client is a is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations

The role:

TEAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Deliver solutions in a timely manner that are aligned to the commercial needs of the business and the engagement of motivated employees.
• Lead and manage a high performing Compensation & Benefits team, supporting development to reach individual potential.
• Adapt priorities and departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges.
• Support the HR Director in delivering the strategy for C&B for the business and work with key stakeholders to understand needs and deliver a professional and commercially sound HR service

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Be the expert ‘go to' person for all strategic C&B information and work alongside the senior teams to understand their needs for today & tomorrow
• Analyse market trends to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. Anticipate and plan for long-term resource C&B changes, needs and trends
• Work within a matrix organisation and handle complex information from different sources.
• Work with the HRBP team to develop and implement pay structures
• Deliver annual and adhoc salary changes and initiatives
• Complete the annual Compensation Surveys and analyse results to ensure salaries are aligned with the business strategy. Working with the HRD and SLT, to provide a robust salary alignment for the business. Support the preparation of new job evaluations to align with the pay structure
• Accountable for and actively drive the annual benefits cycle, scheme renewals and supplier selection.
• Support Managers with the annual bonus campaign.
• Support the wider HR team with non-standard queries relating to compensation and benefits PAYROLL
• Provide cover when required to check all fixed changes to the payroll and sign off the payroll from a HR perspective.
• Oversee the provision of information to payroll.

BUDGETS

• Responsible for the Compensation & Benefits budget.

SECURITY VETTING

• Accountable for the overseeing of compliance with the site security requirements, including DBS and international criminality checks.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Maximise visibility and value of effective reward strategies, policies, and processes by providing effective compensation communications materials and advice across the organisation
• Support the team to provide timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to all employees as required

What we're looking for

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in a Compensation or Benefits role and experience of HR and payroll systems.
• Experience in benchmarking and job evaluation, ideally using Willis Towers Watson.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to deal confidently and appropriately with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and navigate through ambiguity.
• Strong IT skills, including HRM systems and Microsoft Office Packages
• High attention to detail

DESIRABLE

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, charts, macros, & v look-up)
• Experience of operating in an international matrix organisation
• At least CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) or working towards with a commitment to CPD, keeping up to date with current affairs, industry developments and related matters.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (or similar) and working with Trade Unions would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing a Compensation & Benefits strategy and being responsible for the HR elements of payroll

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to at least Level 3 (AS/A Level or Level 3 qualification)