45 Compensation And Benefits Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Benefits Manager – 12-Month Contract

Derby | Hybrid (1–2 Days Onsite) | £550 Per day - Umbrella Company

We are partnering with a globally renowned organisation at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs. As part of their growing HR function, they are now seeking a Benefits Manager to join on a 12-month contract . Based in Derby with flexible hybrid working, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and enhance employee wellbeing through strategic, high-impact benefits programmes.

As Benefits Manager, you’ll take ownership of the company’s Total Reward and benefits offerings, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing employee experience. From managing flexible benefits and car leasing schemes to vendor relationships and policy design, your role will be pivotal in making benefits more accessible, relevant, and valuable to the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Company Fleet and Employee Car Leasing Schemes , including improvements and complaint management
• Manage enrolment, communication, and compliance of benefits programmes
• Support employees with complex benefit queries not resolved through standard support channels
• Monitor costs, analyse benefit usage data, and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Collaborate with internal teams (Payroll, Tax, Procurement, Wellbeing) and external benefit vendors
• Benchmark against market trends and ensure benefit offerings remain competitive
• Lead projects such as benefit programme rollouts or platform upgrades
• Contribute to the development of benefit policies and communications

Skills & Experience Required

• +5 years of experience in benefits management within a large enterprise environment + 10 years of experience working as HR.
• Strong knowledge of UK benefits legislation and vendor management
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Proficiency with HR systems, benefits platforms, and payroll tools
• Proven ability to provide outstanding stakeholder and employee support

Contract Details

• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Derby (1–2 days onsite per week)
• Daily rate: £550 per day - Umbrella company

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Delighted to be partnering with this Manchester based Technology led business that are looking for a Benefits Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Reward this position is responsible for everything related to employee benefits across a dispersed headcount in the UK of c.1,500. With a focus on developing and managing the core and flexible benefits platform, you will work closely with HR colleagues, Bus.

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Junior Benefits Manager – Financial Services

My client are a top Financial Services firm based in London’s West End.

They are looking for a Benefits Specialist, either at Associate level or Junior Manager level with strong UK knowledge and ideally experience in EMEA and APAC as well.

This role will also cover Global Mobility so any experience of this will be very much desired.

Almost uniquely for clients in this Private Markets sector, they are open to people with backgrounds in sectors other than Financial Services, although they have met a few people from the Big 4 and been underwhelmed.

The Candidate:

Must have at least 4 years experience in UK benefits.

Must have some experience in APAC benefits or EMEA benefits or both

Must be willing to learn new areas where their skills are lacking.

If they don’t have Global Mobility experience then they must be willing to learn.

Personal Attributes:

Must be smart, intellectually as well as in appearance. This is a top organization and they expect their employees to look the part.

Must be flexible. A good example of this is making yourself available to interview, even when it is difficult.

Must be a strong and concise communicator. So no long CV’s and no long winded explanations.

Must be prepared to work Financial Services hours. These are not insane, but a 9-5 is not to be expected.

This will probably be 4 days in the office and 1 from home.

Junior Benefits Manager – Financial Services

My client are a top Financial Services firm based in London’s West End.

They are looking for a Benefits Specialist, either at Associate level or Junior Manager level with strong UK knowledge and ideally experience in EMEA and APAC as well.

This role will also cover Global Mobility so any experience of this will be very much desired.

Almost uniquely for clients in this Private Markets sector, they are open to people with backgrounds in sectors other than Financial Services, although they have met a few people from the Big 4 and been underwhelmed.

The Candidate:

Must have at least 4 years experience in UK benefits.

Must have some experience in APAC benefits or EMEA benefits or both

Must be willing to learn new areas where their skills are lacking.

If they don’t have Global Mobility experience then they must be willing to learn.

Personal Attributes:

Must be smart, intellectually as well as in appearance. This is a top organization and they expect their employees to look the part.

Must be flexible. A good example of this is making yourself available to interview, even when it is difficult.

Must be a strong and concise communicator. So no long CV’s and no long winded explanations.

Must be prepared to work Financial Services hours. These are not insane, but a 9-5 is not to be expected.

This will probably be 4 days in the office and 1 from home.

Visualise it, create it, and own it - Reward - International Law Firm | London

Our client, a law firm that’s redefining what modern looks like, is looking for fresh ideas and energy to join their Global Reward Team in London.

This is your chance to be the go-to person for Benefits and Reward in London , working as part of a wonderful local HR team and partnering with senior professionals across EMEA. You’ll shape onboarding, budgets, and bring new ideas to life - with the full support of experienced colleagues who want you to succeed.

Why this firm?

• A supportive, down-to-earth culture. It's not all about the lawyers here!
• Real flexibility (it’s how they work, not just a policy).
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• People stay because they feel valued.
• A global platform, but in London you’ll be part of a close-knit office (350 people) where collaboration is natural, partners know your name, and you can build real connections.

What you’ll do

• Champion benefits and well-being programs that make a real difference for colleagues across EMEA.
• Make benefits simple, reliable, and engaging - working closely with vendors, partners, and local teams.
• Bring benefits to life with guides, events, and activities people enjoy.
• Continuously listen, adapt, and improve so programs meet the real needs of employees.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for reward and benefits, with awareness of international practices.
• Someone who’s excited to take ownership of this HR area and shape it into something special.
• Bonus if you’ve used Workday or another HRIS.

If you have experience in a similar role, and feel like you can make an impact, this could be a career-defining move.

Contact Mark at Lex Talent for a confidential chat:

or apply now!

Visualise it, create it, and own it - Reward - International Law Firm | London

Our client, a law firm that’s redefining what modern looks like, is looking for fresh ideas and energy to join their Global Reward Team in London.

This is your chance to be the go-to person for Benefits and Reward in London , working as part of a wonderful local HR team and partnering with senior professionals across EMEA. You’ll shape onboarding, budgets, and bring new ideas to life - with the full support of experienced colleagues who want you to succeed.

Why this firm?

• A supportive, down-to-earth culture. It's not all about the lawyers here!
• Real flexibility (it’s how they work, not just a policy).
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• People stay because they feel valued.
• A global platform, but in London you’ll be part of a close-knit office (350 people) where collaboration is natural, partners know your name, and you can build real connections.

What you’ll do

• Champion benefits and well-being programs that make a real difference for colleagues across EMEA.
• Make benefits simple, reliable, and engaging - working closely with vendors, partners, and local teams.
• Bring benefits to life with guides, events, and activities people enjoy.
• Continuously listen, adapt, and improve so programs meet the real needs of employees.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for reward and benefits, with awareness of international practices.
• Someone who’s excited to take ownership of this HR area and shape it into something special.
• Bonus if you’ve used Workday or another HRIS.

If you have experience in a similar role, and feel like you can make an impact, this could be a career-defining move.

Contact Mark at Lex Talent for a confidential chat:

or apply now!

Permanent Payroll Manager - hybrid 3 days on site in head offices in Colchester - managing a team of 5 and payroll of circa 3000 for UK and Ireland.

3 days on site and 2 from home.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on a hybrid basis on site in the head offices in Colchester, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

You will need proven experience managing a payroll of a similar size, and a proven track record in managing a team and updating and reviewing benefits.

Advanced Excel is required for this role, plus CPP (Or equivalent) qualification.

You will also need to be based locally as the role is 3 days a week on site.

Overview:

• Technically competent, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and profit.
• Aware of the commercial implications of their actions. Maximises business opportunities by referring to the most appropriate colleague, or department.
• Strives to reduce waste and improve quality in their work, raising ideas for improved services, products or efficiencies.
• Collects & maintains information relevant to their job role.
• Identifies the opportunity for change and improvement, understands the effect of one system / process on another and the importance of sharing ideas with colleagues.
• Manages customer expectations by keeping them well-informed and explaining changes when they happen. Actively supports customers throughout this process.
• Actively listens, empathises with the customer, confirming understanding of needs, reassuring the customer of the right course of action.
• Uses a structured approach for identifying problems and assess what can be done.

If you would like more information please submit your cv ASAP and I will contact you to discuss the role and company in more detail.

Permanent Payroll Manager - hybrid 3 days on site in head offices in Colchester - managing a team of 5 and payroll of circa 3000 for UK and Ireland.

3 days on site and 2 from home.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on a hybrid basis on site in the head offices in Colchester, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

You will need proven experience managing a payroll of a similar size, and a proven track record in managing a team and updating and reviewing benefits.

Advanced Excel is required for this role, plus CPP (Or equivalent) qualification.

You will also need to be based locally as the role is 3 days a week on site.

Overview:

• Technically competent, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and profit.
• Aware of the commercial implications of their actions. Maximises business opportunities by referring to the most appropriate colleague, or department.
• Strives to reduce waste and improve quality in their work, raising ideas for improved services, products or efficiencies.
• Collects & maintains information relevant to their job role.
• Identifies the opportunity for change and improvement, understands the effect of one system / process on another and the importance of sharing ideas with colleagues.
• Manages customer expectations by keeping them well-informed and explaining changes when they happen. Actively supports customers throughout this process.
• Actively listens, empathises with the customer, confirming understanding of needs, reassuring the customer of the right course of action.
• Uses a structured approach for identifying problems and assess what can be done.

If you would like more information please submit your cv ASAP and I will contact you to discuss the role and company in more detail.

Summary

At M&S, we’re committed to creating a workplace where our colleagues feel valued, supported, and rewarded. We’re looking for a Pension & Benefits Manager to join our Reward team and help shape the future of our total reward offering.

As the Pension & Benefits Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering our reward strategy. You’ll work closely with the Head of Reward, People Partners, and third-party providers to ensure our offering is competitive, compliant, and colleague-focused.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Support the Head of Reward in designing and embedding the pensions and benefits strategy. Own and manage policies, ensuring effective delivery through internal teams and external suppliers. Lead the recognition and long service strategy across M&S.
• Lead on pension and benefit projects, including annual reviews and renewals. Drive colleague engagement through campaigns, events, and clear communications.
• Collaborate with the Pension Trustee team and support governance activities, including presenting to committees.
• Provide expert guidance across the People function and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and maintaining up-to-date market insight.
• Coach and develop a Benefits Consultant to support their growth and performance.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven experience in DC pensions and benefits within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in policy ownership and third-party management.
• DB pension and recognition programme experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle).

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.