Compensation & Benefits Consultant

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join a dynamic, international organisation. This role will play a key part in the design, implementation, and management of reward strategies, while ensuring the effective delivery of payroll across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a mid-to-senior level position, offering the opportunity to work closely with HR and business leaders to drive competitive and equitable compensation practices across a diverse and global workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple locations (including the UK and international regions), ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory deadlines
• Oversee year-end payroll activities and liaise with external payroll providers
• Ensure timely processing of payroll-related documentation (e.g. P45s, P60s, pension contributions)
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records, ensuring audit readiness
• Provide payroll analysis and reporting to support finance and management accounting
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and vendors

Compensation & Benefits (Reward)

• Conduct compensation bench marking and market analysis to ensure competitiveness
• Support annual salary review cycles, bonus processes, and incentive planning
• Provide guidance on salary offers, promotions, and job evaluations
• Partner with HR and leadership teams on job levelling and grading across multiple regions
• Contribute to the development and implementation of reward strategies and philosophy
• Manage and enhance benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with business needs and market trends
• Lead benefit renewal processes and maintain a clear benefits road map

HR Administration

• Act as a key user of HR systems and maintain accurate employee data
• Support the full employee life cycle, including on boarding, off boarding, and internal movements
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and related documentation
• Ensure compliance with data protection and HR best practices
• Collaborate with Finance on workforce planning and budgeting
• Provide first-line HR support and contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll
• Experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions
• Knowledge of job grading methodologies (e.g. Patterson, Willis Towers Watson) is an advantage
• CIPD or Reward qualification desirable

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Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a reward professional looking to work in a global, complex environment, contributing to high-impact HR initiatives while gaining exposure to international payroll and benefits management.

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