Compensation Benefits Specialist in Birmingham

Compensation Benefits Specialist

Location: Birmingham, B30 2HP

Pay: Up to £31.00 per hour @ 36 hours per week

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

About the Role

As a Senior My Rewards Advisor, you will support the My Rewards Lead in delivering high‑quality Compensation & Benefits (C&B) services across the business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our reward programs attract, retain, and motivate employees, while providing expert guidance to HR and line managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to employees and managers on compensation and benefits.
• Prepare clear communication materials on reward programs.
• Submit and analyse data for external salary and benefits surveys (Mercer, Hay, etc.).
• Conduct market comparisons and provide insights on salary ranges and trends.
• Coordinate the annual Year‑End Review, ensuring accurate data and calculations in Workday (including merit increases and bonus programs).
• Support the management of local benefit programs and process changes due to life events.
• Perform job evaluations and ensure accurate role grading.
• Support additional pay reviews, off‑cycle increases, one‑off bonuses, and currency‑related adjustments.
• Contribute to Recognition & Reward (R&R) award processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in HR, ideally with exposure to Compensation & Benefits.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills; experience with Works Councils is a plus.
• High levels of customer focus and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Proficiency in Excel and HR systems (Workday, SAP, Payroll platforms).
• Fluent English and at least B2 German.