47 Compensation And Benefits Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

Compensation and Benefits Analyst

Ref: CC46779

A global Japanese trading company is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits Analyst to join its London office.

Reporting to the C&B Lead, you would be responsible for providing full remit of compensation and benefits advice, and co-ordination and its elected subsidiary companies, (including related taxation, National Insurance issues, year-end- procedures, salary budget, department budget, bonus calculation and pension) to ensure a seamless function is maintained always.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in payroll systems, and excellent communication abilities – from a background of managing monthly payrolls.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday

SALARY: £43k-£46.5k, depending on experience

START: Applications will be processed from the start of September

LOCATION: London, (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

Compensation and Benefits Analyst Main Responsibilities:

• To provide a service in connection with payroll/tax, bene?ts, monthly reporting and project work
• Manage payroll processes and related month end activities in SAP
• Assist employees with compensation and bene?t queries
• Collate and upload monthly contributions to Scottish Widows. Issue SAP payments, recharge subsidiary and deal with related queries
• Prepare provision of bonus for Accounting Department
• Reconcile year end PAYE and NI for the UK payrolls. Calculate NIC.5 due on bene?ts in kind, issue P11D (b)'s for 6 July deadline and issue payments to HMRC
• Collate expenses for the PSA, taxable relocation and issue calculation/payment to HMRC
• Complete annual compensation and benefit surveys
• Prepare salary budget and department budget. Analyse and track monthly budget progress
• Provide Global Mobility team with monthly headcount report by cost centre
• Establish service agreements with subsidiary companies

Compensation and Benefits Analyst Ideal Candidate:

• Deep understanding of payroll - to understand what a tax code means, why it has changed, what maternity/paternity pay is, and understands how an employee’s pension works
• Understanding of company budgeting, for monitoring budget vs actuals for the department
• Highly numerate with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including pivot tables
• Experience in payroll processes and management of confidential data
• Understanding of UK tax laws and regulations
• Experience working with a payroll software, ideally Moorepay
• Budget preparation and analysis
• Business level fluency in English

** All applicants for the Compensation and Benefits Analyst must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

My Client a large global financial services brand is looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits Analyst on a initial 6 month contract. The role is Inside IR35 and Hybrid (3 days onsite).

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the UK Benefits operational environment. This role is UK benefits specific. The role will require the incumbent to evaluate solutions/options to recommend and implement solutions for operational problems. Where the solution impacts the employee experience/benefit design the role will need to work with the UK team to ensure the solution is in line with the strategy and benefit policy. When operational issues arise, this role will be responsible for analysing the route cause, developing a solution and where necessary co-ordinating the resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities whilst demonstrating a professional demeaner. Flexibility and adaptability are critical attributes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management: Responsible for the operational implementation of new benefits and changes to existing programs per the UK integrated benefits strategy. This may involve internal and external stakeholders, regulatory understanding, new process, and procedure development coupled with challenging time scales.
• Process improvement: Partner with benefits vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient use of employee-facing benefits platforms to provide an excellent end-to-end employee experience from benefits enrolment to delivery. Develop an understanding of data flows through systems (internal and external) to identify and implement process improvements.
• Business as usual administration: Update and maintain online benefit content for accuracy, relevance and compliance. Monitor internal benefit inboxes and respond to queries, escalations and complaints. Trouble-shoot and as necessary consult with others regarding how benefits are processed, or issues resolved. Using working knowledge of UK Benefits landscape, industry regulations, restrictions, and laws, to ensure all processes and service methods adhere to appropriate regulations
• Vendor Management: Partner with various teams to facilitate a successful governance review of our UK Benefits vendors.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in UK C&B environment is an advantage
• Knowledge of UK Pension industry regulations, restrictions, and laws.
• Intermediate Excel skills, such as using Vlookup and pivot tables are essential for data reconciliation and validation tasks
• Act as an initial point of contact for all initial benefits issues & escalations
• Coordinate complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including the group's flexible benefits and annual Share Purchase Plan offerings
• Act as a technical validator for all benefits invoices prior to payment
• Strong communication skills, ideally with experience of rolling out mass communications for reward initiatives and projects
• Confident and comfortable making recommendations and challenging senior members of the team
• Innovative and creative thinker, with excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to resolve problems with complex processes and provide solutions and timely resolution
• Project management skills with experience of delivering complex technology driven projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability, when projects/initiatives need to deviate from original plans or shift directions based on changing needs and priorities
• Strong ability to build & leverage internal & external relationships in a cross functional environment
• Strong experience with vendors management: Governance, onboarding/off boarding, relationship
• A desire to have fun and deliver in a fast paced and high performing team

My Client a large global financial services brand is looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits Analyst on a initial 6 month contract. The role is Inside IR35 and Hybrid (3 days onsite).

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the UK Benefits operational environment. This role is UK benefits specific. The role will require the incumbent to evaluate solutions/options to recommend and implement solutions for operational problems. Where the solution impacts the employee experience/benefit design the role will need to work with the UK team to ensure the solution is in line with the strategy and benefit policy. When operational issues arise, this role will be responsible for analysing the route cause, developing a solution and where necessary co-ordinating the resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities whilst demonstrating a professional demeaner. Flexibility and adaptability are critical attributes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management: Responsible for the operational implementation of new benefits and changes to existing programs per the UK integrated benefits strategy. This may involve internal and external stakeholders, regulatory understanding, new process, and procedure development coupled with challenging time scales.
• Process improvement: Partner with benefits vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient use of employee-facing benefits platforms to provide an excellent end-to-end employee experience from benefits enrolment to delivery. Develop an understanding of data flows through systems (internal and external) to identify and implement process improvements.
• Business as usual administration: Update and maintain online benefit content for accuracy, relevance and compliance. Monitor internal benefit inboxes and respond to queries, escalations and complaints. Trouble-shoot and as necessary consult with others regarding how benefits are processed, or issues resolved. Using working knowledge of UK Benefits landscape, industry regulations, restrictions, and laws, to ensure all processes and service methods adhere to appropriate regulations
• Vendor Management: Partner with various teams to facilitate a successful governance review of our UK Benefits vendors.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in UK C&B environment is an advantage
• Knowledge of UK Pension industry regulations, restrictions, and laws.
• Intermediate Excel skills, such as using Vlookup and pivot tables are essential for data reconciliation and validation tasks
• Act as an initial point of contact for all initial benefits issues & escalations
• Coordinate complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including the group's flexible benefits and annual Share Purchase Plan offerings
• Act as a technical validator for all benefits invoices prior to payment
• Strong communication skills, ideally with experience of rolling out mass communications for reward initiatives and projects
• Confident and comfortable making recommendations and challenging senior members of the team
• Innovative and creative thinker, with excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to resolve problems with complex processes and provide solutions and timely resolution
• Project management skills with experience of delivering complex technology driven projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability, when projects/initiatives need to deviate from original plans or shift directions based on changing needs and priorities
• Strong ability to build & leverage internal & external relationships in a cross functional environment
• Strong experience with vendors management: Governance, onboarding/off boarding, relationship
• A desire to have fun and deliver in a fast paced and high performing team

About Us:

We are a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, we get a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonising the fossil fuel industry while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

With our 80 Technology centres and 4 research centres around the world, we are continuously developing new tools and services to keep us at the forefront of our industry and to meet the challenges of our industry.

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Location:

Crawley, United Kingdom

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compensation & Benefits Intern to join our HR team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of human resources, specifically focusing on compensation and benefits administration.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analysis: Assist in data analysis tasks, including market reviews and preparing reports.

• Salary Surveys: Support the data submission process to the main salary survey providers.

• Project Management: Support the Compensation & Benefits team in managing projects, including tracking progress and coordinating tasks.

• Research: Conduct research on compensation trends and benefits packages to support benchmarking efforts.

• Communication: Help draft communications related to compensation and benefits.

• Support: Provide administrative support to the Compensation & Benefits team.

• Compliance: Gain practical understanding of all compensation and benefits practices and the need to comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, PBI).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in HR and compensation management.

• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and learn industry best practices.

• Networking opportunities within the company and the HR field.

Required skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Data Analysis
• Research Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Excel Proficiency
• Basic Understanding of HR Concepts

BlueFlex (if eligible):

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

I am sourcing a detail driven, people focused Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a leading Logistics Business based in the East Midlands . This is a fantastic opportunity to work on reward, benefits, and pensions projects that truly make an impact. This role will be 3 days on site and 2 days working from home. Competitive salary offering great company benefits.

You'll work closely with the Comp & Bens Manager, taking ownership of benefits communication and engagement and supporting across a variety of reward related activities from annual salary reviews and bonus schemes to gender pay analysis and pension administration.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the annual salary review process.
• Ensuring data accuracy, answering queries, and tracking completion.
• Managing elements of company bonus schemes and conducting salary benchmarking.
• Leading the delivery of benefits communication to maximise engagement.
• Driving improvements in benefits processes
• Administering and improving risk based benefits and pensions processes.
• Managing benefit renewals, annual selection windows, and holiday purchase schemes.
• Analysing data and gender pay gap reporting
• Being the go to person for reward and benefits queries.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist Skills Required:

• Solid knowledge of UK Compensation & Benefits practices
• Understanding of employment law, HMRC guidance, and auto-enrolment legislation.
• Experience with Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes and benefits processes.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, large data sets).
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience managing projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

I am sourcing a detail driven, people focused Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a leading Logistics Business based in the East Midlands . This is a fantastic opportunity to work on reward, benefits, and pensions projects that truly make an impact. This role will be 3 days on site and 2 days working from home. Competitive salary offering great company benefits.

You'll work closely with the Comp & Bens Manager, taking ownership of benefits communication and engagement and supporting across a variety of reward related activities from annual salary reviews and bonus schemes to gender pay analysis and pension administration.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the annual salary review process.
• Ensuring data accuracy, answering queries, and tracking completion.
• Managing elements of company bonus schemes and conducting salary benchmarking.
• Leading the delivery of benefits communication to maximise engagement.
• Driving improvements in benefits processes
• Administering and improving risk based benefits and pensions processes.
• Managing benefit renewals, annual selection windows, and holiday purchase schemes.
• Analysing data and gender pay gap reporting
• Being the go to person for reward and benefits queries.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist Skills Required:

• Solid knowledge of UK Compensation & Benefits practices
• Understanding of employment law, HMRC guidance, and auto-enrolment legislation.
• Experience with Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes and benefits processes.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, large data sets).
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience managing projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Meraki Talent are partnering with a leading Brokerage house, looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. You will be responsible for providing full advise to employees, explaining in detail any changes in relations to payroll, tax, salary, pensions and other benefit changes.

Compensation & Rewards responsibilities :

• Manage seven monthly payrolls internationally across different business entities, with changes in regulations and budgets.
• Understand and explain tax codes, changes, and statutory payments such as maternity/paternity pay.
• Handle P11Ds, PSA calculations, NIC on benefits, and HMRC submissions.
• Overseeing benefits, pension scheme enrolment, contributions, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Manage renewals for life assurance, critical illness cover, PMI, travel insurance, and income protection.
• Prepare and track departmental salary and operating budgets.
• Work alongside wider HR teams, such as Global Mobility for monthly headcount report for cost centre.
• Monitor actuals against forecasts, ensure correct cost allocations, and produce monthly headcount reports.
• Complete annual compensation, benefits surveys and contribute to benchmarking for the UK & Europe.
• Provide clear, confident guidance to employees on payroll, benefits, and taxation matters.

Person Specification:

• 5+ years in payroll, tax, and benefits within a trading firm ideally or other financial services and professional company dependant.
• Experience dealing with multi-entity business, someone not within big payroll bureau, but someone within monthly payroll exposure.
• Strong understanding of UK tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with pensions, benefits schemes, and payroll systems ideally Moorepay if not ADP, or Sage.
• Exposure to budgeting and accounting processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel (including pivot tables).
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, independent, and comfortable making decisions off their own knowledge.
• Committed to deadlines, especially during critical payroll periods.

For a private and confidential discussion please contact Yasmin Soames, available on or please call me on 0204 5724853.

Meraki Talent are partnering with a leading Brokerage house, looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. You will be responsible for providing full advise to employees, explaining in detail any changes in relations to payroll, tax, salary, pensions and other benefit changes.

Compensation & Rewards responsibilities :

• Manage seven monthly payrolls internationally across different business entities, with changes in regulations and budgets.
• Understand and explain tax codes, changes, and statutory payments such as maternity/paternity pay.
• Handle P11Ds, PSA calculations, NIC on benefits, and HMRC submissions.
• Overseeing benefits, pension scheme enrolment, contributions, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Manage renewals for life assurance, critical illness cover, PMI, travel insurance, and income protection.
• Prepare and track departmental salary and operating budgets.
• Work alongside wider HR teams, such as Global Mobility for monthly headcount report for cost centre.
• Monitor actuals against forecasts, ensure correct cost allocations, and produce monthly headcount reports.
• Complete annual compensation, benefits surveys and contribute to benchmarking for the UK & Europe.
• Provide clear, confident guidance to employees on payroll, benefits, and taxation matters.

Person Specification:

• 5+ years in payroll, tax, and benefits within a trading firm ideally or other financial services and professional company dependant.
• Experience dealing with multi-entity business, someone not within big payroll bureau, but someone within monthly payroll exposure.
• Strong understanding of UK tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with pensions, benefits schemes, and payroll systems ideally Moorepay if not ADP, or Sage.
• Exposure to budgeting and accounting processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel (including pivot tables).
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, independent, and comfortable making decisions off their own knowledge.
• Committed to deadlines, especially during critical payroll periods.

For a private and confidential discussion please contact Yasmin Soames, available on or please call me on 0204 5724853.

The ideal candidate will lead the design and delivery of the global reward policy agenda for the company. The role focuses on all aspects of reward including reward infrastructure and job architecture, global incentive design and overall strategic reward partnering at a leadership level.

Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Start – ASAP

Duration – 8 months

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of the global reward approach
• Design and seek leadership approval of global reward models and approaches, which supports the wider HR strategy
• Lead the development of global incentive plans (sales and bonus) and bring expertise to the development of functional/regional incentive plans
• Own the approach to the company's reward infrastructure including job banding, market benchmark surveys, salary range models, and supporting job architecture.
• Manage the annual bonus and merit cycles globally

Qualifications

• 7 years+ experience in reward role in house or consulting
• Experience in modelling, incentive plans, bonus design and the ability to work with data and model it effectively.
• A solid understanding of pay reviews is essential, as the successful candidate will need to feel confident standing in front of 500 managers and delivering training.
• Experience in managing large, complex, global projects with network of cross-functional stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of core reward topics e.g., job architecture, reward and compensation principles, pay structure design, incentive design and benefits
• Experience of working in a multinational organisation