Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Compensation and Benefits SpecialistLocation: Bristol (Hybrid, 3 days/week)Contract: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: £50,000 - £55,000About the Role:We''re looking for an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join a growing UK organisation. You''ll be responsible for managing and improving pay, benefits, and payroll operations, ensuring reward practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business needs.Working closely with HR Business Partners and Finance, you''ll act as the subject matter expert on reward, providing guidance, governance, and operational excellence across payroll, benefits, and total reward.Key Responsibilities:Oversee end-to-end payroll through an external provider, ensuring accuracy and complianceLead compensation and benefits initiatives, including benchmarking and market analysisAct as a reward SME, advising stakeholders on pay, benefits, and total reward strategySupport annual pay reviews, bonus processes, and reward modellingAdminister and improve employee benefits programmes (pension, healthcare, allowances)Drive reporting on reward KPIs, pay equity, and gender pay gap metricsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning using data insightsEnhance systems and processes through digitalisation initiativesAbout You:Proven experience in compensation, benefits, and payrollStrong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and reward best practiceAdvanced Excel and data analysis skillsHighly organised with excellent attention ..... full job details .....