Benefits Advisor Reward

Benefits Advisor - Reward and Compliance

Fixed Term Contract or Secondment (12 months)

Grade C

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented Reward and Benefits Advisor to join our Reward team at Birmingham City Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and enhancing our employee reward and benefits offering helping us attract retain and engage a talented workforce.

Working as part of a collaborative HR function you will provide trusted advice on pay reward and benefits support strategic initiatives and ensure our workforce receives a high quality and competitive rewards experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Councils reward strategy and HR delivery plan
• Deliver and administer the employee benefits and rewards offering
• Provide expert advice and guidance on pay reward and benefits to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate employee and organisational pay and benefits records
• Support annual processes including pay awards and pay gap reporting
• Assist with pay modelling forecasting and data analysis presenting insights clearly
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives to increase uptake of benefits
• Support the development and enhancement of the benefits portfolio
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers acting as a key point of contact
• Support procurement and management of benefits and reward providers

About You

Were looking for someone who is analytical organised and passionate about reward and benefits.

You will have:

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or relevant HR/reward experience
• Experience in reward benefits or HR ideally within a local government or unionised environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data
• Experience using HR/Payroll systems and strong MS Office skills
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

At Birmingham City Council we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to flexible working options
• A strong commitment to equality diversity and inclusion
• Staff networks and wellbeing support
• An opportunity to make a real impact on employee experience and organisational success

Our Commitment

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.

Apply Now

If youre passionate about reward and benefits and want to make a difference in a large diverse organisation wed love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <>

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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