Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Cooper Parry

Compensation & Benefits Specialist managing compensation, rewards, and benefits programmes in a growing company. Collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and enhance employee experience.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDerby • California • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation and benefits administration, including market benchmarking, data analysis, and compliance with employment legislation. Proficient in stakeholder management and communication to support effective compensation programmes and employee engagement.

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Compensation AnalysisBenefits AdministrationMarket BenchmarkingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisBenefits AdministrationMarket BenchmarkingData AnalysisCompensation Survey MethodologiesJob Evaluation MethodologiesAnnual Salary Review CyclesGDPR ComplianceData Privacy UnderstandingCompensation Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsNumerical SkillsAbility to Work at Pace

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BIReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 or Above

Industry Keywords

Compensation ProgrammesEmployee BenefitsEqual Pay LegislationPeople SystemsWorkforce Costs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programmes and policies
Conducting market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive pay positioning
Assisting with annual compensation review processes
Analysing compensation data and provide recommendations based on market trends and internal equity
Producing compensation reports, dashboards, and insights for the People team and business leaders
Administering employee reward & benefits programmes, including pensions, healthcare, life assurance, wellbeing initiatives, and voluntary benefits
Managing relationships with benefits providers and brokers
Supporting benefits renewals, enrolment activities, and communications campaigns
Monitoring benefits utilisation and recommend enhancements to improve employee value and engagement
Assisting in reviewing reward & benefits offerings to ensure they remain competitive and cost-effective
Ensuring compensation practices comply with relevant employment and equal pay legislation
Maintaining accurate compensation and benefits data within people systems
Preparing regular reports and analysis on workforce costs, compensation trends, and benefits participation
Supporting audits and compliance reviews relating to reward programmes
Ensuring adherence to GDPR and data privacy requirements when handling employee information
Partnering with the People Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery of our programmes
Supporting managers and employees with compensation-related queries and guidance
Assisting with employee communications and training regarding compensation and benefits programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a Compensation, Benefits, Reward, or HR Specialist role
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of compensation benchmarking methodologies and benefits administration
Experience leading/supporting annual salary review cycles
Understanding employment legislation, equal pay principles, and data privacy
The ability to work at pace
Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (handy but not essential)
Experience with compensation survey providers (such as Mercer, WTW, or Korn Ferry) (handy but not essential)
Professional HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above) (handy but not essential)
Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools (handy but not essential)