Reward & Benefits Specialist

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Reward and Benefits Specialist is a key member of the Total Rewards team, playing an integral role in managing and delivering employee benefits across all Maximus UK divisions, supporting approximately 5,000 employees.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of employee benefits, acting as a knowledgeable and reliable point of contact for reward and benefits-related queries while contributing to strategic projects that enhance employee engagement and reward programmes.

With significant opportunities to gain exposure across the full reward remit, this role offers scope for personal and professional growth, while making a meaningful impact on the organisation.

Home based role.

Closing date - 6pm on 27th June.

Benefits include:



* 25 days annual leave


* 9% combined pension


* Flexible benefits package


* Holiday trade scheme

Salary Range:

Non-London £32,000-£37,000pa

London £35,000 - £40,000pa

Key Contacts & Relationships:

Internal

• HR Solution Centre

• Payroll Team

• Employees

• Line Managers

• People Operations Team

• Talent Team

• Employee Communications Team

External

• Benefits Platform provider

• Benefits vendors

• MyCSP or Cabinet Office (for Civil Service Pensions)

The Reward and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support the effective delivery of compensation and benefits initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Acting as the initial point of contact for employees, the People team, and Benefits Helpdesk, responding to reward and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner.

• Managing benefits administration processes, including:

o Benefits invoice reconciliation.

o Handling the death in service process.

o Investigating and resolving benefit anomalies.

• Serving as the key liaison between the organisation and third-party benefits providers, ensuring benefit platforms are accurately maintained with up-to-date company information.

• Supporting the Senior Reward Manager with a variety of project work, including:

• Salary surveys.

• Annual salary reviews.

• Pension compliance.

• Reporting.

• Ad hoc job benchmarking research.

• Coordinating the annual benefits renewal process, including leading on platform testing to ensure successful implementation.

• Managing the Total Rewards email inbox, ensuring queries are addressed or escalated to the appropriate team member.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date benefits informa...