Total Reward Specialist

Reward Specialist | Hybrid | £35,000 – £40,000 + Bonus

We're working with one of the UK's most recognised and purpose-driven housing organisations to find an ambitious Reward Specialist ready to grow into a pivotal people operations role.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to own their work, develop their expertise, and play a pivotal role in shaping how reward and benefits are delivered across a large, complex business.

The Role

You'll sit within a collaborative People Support team, taking ownership of reward analytics, pension administration, benefits management, and pay compliance while working closely with payroll and broader HR functions. If you're ambitious, data-driven, and ready to be stretched, this role has real room to grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting annual pay reviews, bonus modelling, and job evaluation/benchmarking
• Managing pension reconciliation and submissions
• Preparing P11D data and supporting the transition to payrolled benefits
• Conducting NMW reviews and ensuring HMRC compliance
• Producing data-driven insights to inform reward and benefits decisions
• Acting as payroll cover when needed, great exposure for the right candidate

What They're Looking For

• 2+ years in a Reward role (payroll experience is a real bonus)
• Advanced Excel skills, you're comfortable with pivot tables, complex formulas, and turning data into a story
• Strong analytical mindset with an eye for detail
• Someone driven and ambitious, this team rewards people who take initiative
• Pension and benefits experience preferred

The Package

• £35,000 – £40,000
• Discretionary bonus up to 8%
• Flexible working hours with core hours and early start options from 7:30am
• A genuine pathway to grow within People Operations