Rewards and Benefits Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced Rewards and Benefits Officer to design and lead development of reward and benefits strategies and initiatives to achieve organisational objectives. The role is based in Stoke on Trent and commutable from areas such as Stafford, Cheshire, Uttoxeter, and Market Drayton. Our client is a Nationwide Solution Provider within financial services whom over the past 5 years have seen significant growth and acquired many businesses into the group. Thus, providing a stable and ever-changing environment for staff. They offer excellent training and development and pride themselves on promotion from within. With an extensive benefits list such as bonuses, employee Awards, opportunity to receive industry recognised qualifications, excellent holiday packages, pension scheme, company sick pay ... just to name a few. Job Description: * Undertake due diligence on acquisition targets and lead integration of reward and benefit projects post-completion * Provide leadership and guidance to reward and benefits * Provide expert advice to the business on reward and benefits policies and procedures to deliver best practice operations and legal compliance * Manage the annual review process for employees including research and advice on market conditions * To work with senior managers in providing advice and guidance on the development of organisational structures to meet business needs * Supervise the Payroll function in handling reward and benefits programmes and queries from colleagues and third-party suppliers * Provide advice and guidance to the wider HR team on Company benefits * To be successful in the role of Rewards and Benefits Manager it would be good to see experience such as: Candidate Requirements: * Commercial understanding of the contribution of HR to the business performance * Able to identify customer needs, influence, build and maintain relationships and deliver excellent standards of customer service * Able to develop an open culture with communication a priority, creating a dynamic, participative environment with a strong sense of team * Excellent planning and organisational skills * Strong work ethic * CIPD Qualified or equivalent * Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role * Experience of managing international payroll and benefits schemes preferred * Advanced numerical/analytical skills and attention to detail * Ability to delivery stakeholder engagement across a variety of levels * Understanding of relevant legal and regulatory environment and reward packages * High energy and resilience Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday Salary: 40,000 to 50,000 Dependent on Experience This role would suit people who also have the following experience: Senior HR, Rewards Manager, Rewards and Benefits Analyst, Head of wellbeing and staff engagement. Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region. Responsibilities: We are looking to recruit an experienced Rewards and Benefits Officer to design and lead development of reward and benefits strategies and initiatives to achieve organisational objectives. The role is based in Stoke on Trent and commutable from areas such as Stafford, Cheshire, Uttoxeter, and Market Drayton. Our client is a Nationwide Solution Provider within financial services whom over the past 5 years have seen significant growth and acquired many businesses into the group. Thus, providing a stable and ever-changing environment for staff. They offer excellent training and development and pride themselves on promotion from within. With an extensive benefits list such as bonuses, employee Awards, opportunity to receive industry recognised qualifications, excellent holiday packages, pension scheme, company sick pay ... just to name a few. Job Description: Undertake due diligence on acquisition targets and lead integration of reward and benefit projects post-completion Provide leadership and guidance to reward and benefits Provide expert advice to the business on reward and benefits policies and procedures to deliver best practice operations and legal compliance Manage the annual review process for employees including research and advice on market conditions To work with senior managers in providing advice and guidance on the development of organisational structures to meet business needs Supervise the Payroll function in handling reward and benefits programmes and queries from colleagues and third-party suppliers Provide advice and guidance to the wider HR team on Company benefits To be successful in the role of Rewards and Benefits Manager it would be good to see experience such as: Candidate Requirements: Commercial understanding of the contribution of HR to the business performance Able to identify customer needs, influence, build and maintain relationships and deliver excellent standards of customer serv