Reward Advisor in Basingstoke

Company description

Location: Basingstoke

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again. For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Reward Advisor, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Join our Reward team in Basingstoke as a Reward Advisor. This newly created role offers the opportunity to support our team in the delivery of compensation, benefits, pension, and recognition initiatives. You will adeptly handle data and serve as the primary point of contact for any escalations regarding Reward-related enquiries, working collaboratively to find solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Ensure all requests for job evaluations for staff grade roles (L7H and below) are completed in good time and that the output is consistent.
• Own the HR system approvals for new positions and position changes, ensuring all positions align with the agreed and communicated grading, salary benchmarking, and titling convention.
• Completion of regular external benchmarking surveys.
• Responsible for the maintenance of compensation data. Through regular auditing, as well as working closely with relevant stakeholders, in particular our HR shared services, payroll, and HR systems teams, ensure that our compensation data remains accurate and up to date.
• Point of escalation for reward queries from the Total Reward Administrator that will come in from across HR and the wider business, acting as a source of expertise, working collaboratively to find a solution.
• Responsible for review and improvement of existing Reward processes. Ensure all processes are fully documented. Identify opportunities for improvement, streamlining and work with relevant stakeholders to implement change, with input from the wider team as required.
• Provide accurate MI and analysis from multiple HR systems for external benefits suppliers and relevant internal contacts.
• Responsible for maintaining employee data for use for Total Reward purposes.
• Provide cover for the Total Reward Administrator, Reward Analyst and Benefit Senior Coordinator, as necessary.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of at least one area of Total Reward (Compensation, Benefits, Recognition, Pension, Wellbeing) and be willing and able to upskill on the other areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong, organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to use own initiative to deliver results within a demanding environment.
• Good understanding of job evaluation methodologies, preferably Willis Towers Watson Global Grading.
• A keen attention to detail and ability to map out essential reward processes will be required.

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more! We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.