Benefits & Recognition Specialist

About the Role

Our Rewards and Benefits team is looking for a Benefits & Recognition Specialist to shape how our benefit schemes grow and develop. The role is responsible for the end to end delivery and continuous enhancement of all colleague benefits and recognition programmes, supporting the overall colleague experience and aligning with business priorities and our values. It also leads the flagship colleague events - the HAFE Awards and Long Service celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of the benefits strategy that aligns with our values and supports business objectives.
• Own the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing management of all benefit programmes, including health, pension, insurance, and voluntary benefits on the Benefex platform.
• Lead market benchmarking and use insights to shape and enhance benefit offerings, ensuring competitiveness and identifying opportunities.
• Partner with brokers and external providers on contracts, renewals, and service delivery.
• Ensure accurate administration and governance of all benefits programmes.
• Work cross functionally across HR to support financial wellbeing initiatives, acting as a trusted benefits expert.

Working Arrangement

This role is a mix of on site and home working - a hybrid arrangement. The hybrid policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on site, depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in benefits management.
• Experience designing and implementing employee recognition initiatives.
• Strong understanding of industry, market practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience working with third party vendors and providers.
• Experience using a flexible benefits system.
• Strategic thinker.
• Colleague centric mindset.
• Innovative and creative.
• Excellent attention to detail with a governance focus.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Continuous improvement focus every day.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive annual salary, 25 days annual leave, up to 33% in store discount, generous pension and great learning & development opportunities to help further your career.

Additional Information

Time Type: Permanent
Department: Reward & Benefits (Callum Mullins)