Senior Reward & Benefits Analyst

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reward & Benefits Analystto join our team in Birmingham, on a full time, permanent basis.In return, you will receive a competitive salary, as well as fantastic benefits.Grafton Group plc is an international trade-focused, multi-channel distributor of construction products. The success of the business is based on the quality of the products it distributes and the quality of the service it provides to itscustomers. We are one of the leading players in the distribution, merchanting and retailing sectors in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Finland.About the role:As our Senior Reward & Benefits Analyst, you willbe responsible for developing and delivering an accurate, efficient and effective colleague reward structure ensuring best practice and that the businesses remain compliant with relevanttax authorities and legislation, whilst maintaining the financial integrity and legal compliance for the business payrolls.The role will also develop and deliver new Employee Benefit programmes across the Group aligning requirements to the individual Business Units. This includes the management and co-ordination of annual benefit cycles (including but not limited to PrivateHealthcare Scheme, Health Cash Plan, UK SAYE scheme, LTIPS and bonus).Key responsibilities of our Senior Reward & Benefits Analyst will include:

• Managing day-to-day responsibilities of our benefit and wellness programs and vendors such as our Employee Assistance, Long Term Incentive, Insurance Brokerage, and benefit administration system
• Partnering on all aspects of the reward structures ensuring compliance with the latest relevant legislation, statutory filing deadlines, and internal controls and management reporting requirements, liaising with Suppliers, Tax authorities, Finance, andother internal/external functions as appropriate
• Working closely with Human Resource teams across the Group and other internal stakeholders to ensure programs are utilised to the fullest potential and are compliant
• Continually evaluating processes to optimise efficiency and build standardisation
• Providing technical support for payroll, reward and benefits to ensure legal/compliance requirements
• Leading on continuing to build the relationships with suppliers to ensure that the business achieves best value and choice with its reward and benefits package
• Guiding business leaders through the Group benefits that are available for their employees and promoting this to employees through presentations and workshops
• Managing employee benefit projects to ensure that all benefits give good value to the Group and employees ensuring that all schemes are managed efficiently, and necessary improvements made
• Providing expert advice for due diligence on reward & employee benefit matters for Company acquisitions and disposals
• Supporting ongoing efforts to ensure that benefit offerings align with market practice and that costs are managed to optimise the employee and employer value proposition
• Providing benchmarking and analytical support on reward and benefits across the Group

What we are looking for in our Senior Reward & Benefits Analyst:

• Experience in a complex business environment with direct experience in corporate benefits or benefits consulting
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Analytical skills and experience, including proficiency with data analysis
• Hands-on approach and willingness to be involved with both strategic development and tactical implementation
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross functional teams to drive solutions
• A global mindset while also being in tune with local context and best practice
• Self-motivated; ability to work on your own with strong follow-through

Suitable for someone who

• Has excellent customer and business focuscan concentrate on the delivery of excellence on a day-to-day basis whilst keeping an eye on the future
• Loves problem solving and analysing information /situations. Always looking for opportunities in continuous improvement
• Provides operational advice to colleagues and team members
• Can manage projects to meet operational/service improvements, resolving issues and delivering objectives
• Contributes to the formulation of local delivery plans at business unit level

Click apply today to be considered or to find out more about the Senior Reward & Benefits Analystrolewe would love to hear from you!