On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Pay, Reward and Benefits Advisor x 3 (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract based remotely.
The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: [1] www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
As a Pay, Reward and Benefits Advisor, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide advice and support on pay, reward and benefits policies, processes and queries.
- Support the development and maintenance of competitive pay and benefits packages in line with legislation, organisational policies and best practice.
- Monitor salary structures, pay arrangements and benefits, ensuring information and records are accurate and up to date.
- Maintain and update personnel, pay and benefits records and systems.
- Prepare and distribute accurate pay, reward and benefits information to employees.
- Support the delivery of salary, benefits and reward services, projects and interventions.
- Build effective relationships with external benefits providers and relevant stakeholders.
- Support engagement and negotiations with trade unions, service providers and other stakeholders where required.
- Provide accurate and timely data and analysis to support pay and reward decisions.
- Use data and evidence to identify trends, risks and opportunities and make recommendations.
- Support the development and implementation of Organisation Design and Organisation Development initiatives.
- Ensure pay and benefits activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and organisational requirements.
Essential:
- Experience working in a pay, reward, compensation or benefits environment.
- Good understanding of pay, reward and benefits principles, policies and processes.
- Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and best practice.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and use HR and reward data.
- Experience maintaining accurate employee, pay or benefits records and HR systems.
- Ability to provide clear and effective advice to employees, managers and stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to identify risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Experience working collaboratively with external providers and internal stakeholders.
Desirable:
- CIPD qualification or relevant HR/reward qualification.
- Experience working with trade unions on pay and reward matters.
- Experience managing or supporting employee benefits providers.
- Experience with HR information systems and reward/payroll data.
- Experience supporting Organisation Design or Organisation Development activity.
- Experience working within a complex or regulated organisation.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
References
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1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
