Compensation & Benefits Advisor in Manchester Area

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join our HR function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, development, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programmes, with a strong focus on NEST pensions, flexible benefits, and private medical insurance.

This is a key role within the HR team, ensuring the effective delivery of compensation and benefits services across the organisation while maintaining compliance with all relevant UK legislation.

Please note: A current qualification from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is an absolute requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and develop the company’s NEST pension scheme, including enrolment, employee communications, and compliance with auto-enrolment regulations.
• Manage and enhance flexible benefits programmes, ensuring offerings remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with employee needs.
• Administer private medical insurance including new joiners, leavers, renewals, and ongoing scheme communications.
• Act as a key liaison between the company and external benefits providers, brokers, and pension administrators.
• Support the delivery of the annual benefits review cycle, including renewals, communications, and benefit improvements.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll processing of benefit deductions, working closely with the payroll team and finance where necessary.
• Provide first-line advice and guidance to employees regarding benefit entitlements, queries, and claims.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and GDPR requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits, ensuring the company remains compliant.
• Prepare data reports and analytics on benefit uptake and trends for internal review and planning.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a compensation, benefits, or payroll-related role.
• Proven experience in administering and developing:
• NEST pensions
• Flexible benefits schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Fully qualified with the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment, pension, and benefits legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage external vendors and third-party benefit providers effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and HRIS/payroll systems.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a medium or large multi-site organisation.
• Experience supporting or leading benefit renewals or scheme transitions.
• Working knowledge of employee engagement tools or platforms related to benefits.

What We Offer 

Salary: £30,000

• Company pension 
• Free parking 
• On-site parking 
• 28 days annual leave (8 UK Bank Holidays) 

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorships.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English