Reward, Benefits & Compensation Manager
- Recruiter
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Location
- North East England
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Human Resources
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About Eversheds Sutherland:
Eversheds is not your average law firm and we're not looking for average people. We do things differently - in the way we treat our people and the service we provide. That's how we've become one of the largest law firms in the world and a great place to work and develop your career.
Key responsibilities:
To provide Reward expertise to the firm, working with the Head of reward, Performance and Talent manage all reward, bonus and benefit programmes and processes. Manage reward projects and design and deliver new reward and benefit programmes, and processes based on expertise and extensive market knowledge. The role requires international market knowledge.
• Responsible for the management of the annual compensation review process for all roles on an firm wide basis from budget development to advising payroll of the agreed changes
• Develop and implement clear reward communication plans
• Developing new reward and benefit processes and programmes to meet business needs and ensure competitiveness
• Engage with the business as part of the survey cycle to ensure that the data we gather is relevant
• Manage the annual survey process internationally and provide the business with a comprehensive view of the market and market trends
• Manage all benefit plans
• Negotiate with third party providers in order to reduce costs wherever possible
• Main contact point for suppliers
• Ensure regular audits are carried out to ensure there are no pay disparities
• Be involved in other HR projects as required
• Act as the 'centre for expertise' providing advice and guidance to HR colleagues and the business on individual salary queries
• Manage Reward Advisor
• Support the Head of Reward, Performance and Talent in managing partner
• pay and performance processes
Skills and experience:
• HR in commercial contexts - Aligning Reward strategies to commercial needs. Demonstrated ability to gain credibility with line managers at all levels. Understand the financial implications of alternative HR solutions.
• International contexts - Operating in international, world-class global firms, working across different countries and with a diverse range of populations.
• Working in a matrixed environment - Exposure to working in a highly complex organisation with a matrixed structure and with multiple lines of authority, leveraging influence with a complex network of stakeholders.
• Experience of running the annual pay cycle in a professional services organisation across international offices
• Experience of negotiating 3rd party supplier contracts
• Experience of designing bonus schemes
Key competencies:
The successful Reward specialist will have a strong track record operating at a senior level in reward and be capable of operating in a complex environment, ideally with international experience. Strong knowledge and experience of HR systems and reporting is also important. Must be a highly credible, ideas orientated individual and a confident communicator and presenter with strong analytical, research and project management skills.
We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. At Eversheds, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post.
Eversheds is not your average law firm and we're not looking for average people. We do things differently - in the way we treat our people and the service we provide. That's how we've become one of the largest law firms in the world and a great place to work and develop your career.
Key responsibilities:
To provide Reward expertise to the firm, working with the Head of reward, Performance and Talent manage all reward, bonus and benefit programmes and processes. Manage reward projects and design and deliver new reward and benefit programmes, and processes based on expertise and extensive market knowledge. The role requires international market knowledge.
• Responsible for the management of the annual compensation review process for all roles on an firm wide basis from budget development to advising payroll of the agreed changes
• Develop and implement clear reward communication plans
• Developing new reward and benefit processes and programmes to meet business needs and ensure competitiveness
• Engage with the business as part of the survey cycle to ensure that the data we gather is relevant
• Manage the annual survey process internationally and provide the business with a comprehensive view of the market and market trends
• Manage all benefit plans
• Negotiate with third party providers in order to reduce costs wherever possible
• Main contact point for suppliers
• Ensure regular audits are carried out to ensure there are no pay disparities
• Be involved in other HR projects as required
• Act as the 'centre for expertise' providing advice and guidance to HR colleagues and the business on individual salary queries
• Manage Reward Advisor
• Support the Head of Reward, Performance and Talent in managing partner
• pay and performance processes
Skills and experience:
• HR in commercial contexts - Aligning Reward strategies to commercial needs. Demonstrated ability to gain credibility with line managers at all levels. Understand the financial implications of alternative HR solutions.
• International contexts - Operating in international, world-class global firms, working across different countries and with a diverse range of populations.
• Working in a matrixed environment - Exposure to working in a highly complex organisation with a matrixed structure and with multiple lines of authority, leveraging influence with a complex network of stakeholders.
• Experience of running the annual pay cycle in a professional services organisation across international offices
• Experience of negotiating 3rd party supplier contracts
• Experience of designing bonus schemes
Key competencies:
The successful Reward specialist will have a strong track record operating at a senior level in reward and be capable of operating in a complex environment, ideally with international experience. Strong knowledge and experience of HR systems and reporting is also important. Must be a highly credible, ideas orientated individual and a confident communicator and presenter with strong analytical, research and project management skills.
We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. At Eversheds, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post.