HR Specialist – US Benefits/ Rewards

Reference Number: JO-2501-546540
HR Specialist – US Benefits/ Rewards
Rate: Negotiable
Job Type: Contract
Location: Addlestone

Role: HR Specialist x 2 – 1 x Rewards Specialist & 1 x Benefits Specialist

Duration: 6 x Months (possibly 9 x months from the get go and very possible to extend contract or even move to permanent)

Location: Required to be in the office in Surrey ONCE per month, the rest is working remotely

Rate: Max pay rate is £500 per day but this will depend on experience

Experience covering Rewards/ Benefits in the USA is highly desirable, almost essential. Great overall international experience will possibly also be considered if the candidate ticks all of the other boxes.

Job Purpose:

1. The HR Specialists are responsible for working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high quality and consistent execution of HR Specialist Services whilst providing a highly positive employee experience.
2. The HR Specialists will be responsible for the end-to-end employee life cycle in 50+ countries.
3. The role will report to the HR specialist Team Lead and will work closely with the People Services team, across the broader HR function and directly with the business.
4. The role is a SME contributor to the continuous improvement of how Astellas provides HR services to our managers and employees.
5. The role will be the subject matter expert for key HR functional areas for example Reward; Benefits; Global Mobility; Job Evaluation etc and will manage end to end complex cases.

Responsibilities:

1. Accountable for the delivery of end-to-end employee lifecycle services, with leadership and expertise in key areas around complex HR functional case management for example Cyclical HR activities; Benefits; Job Evaluation; Reward; Talent; Global Mobility; Systems.
2. Accountable for ensuring advice given to managers, employees and external parties is of a high quality, consistent and delivered in a customer focused way.
3. Drive continuous improvement and manage the impact of change on HR.
4. Provide knowledge and expertise for projects and initiatives where Workforce Services is a stakeholder providing input on how proposed solutions may impact the Workforce Services Team.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with third parties, line managers, HR teams and employees whilst providing them with the highest level of service.
6. Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.
7. Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and process automation capabilities.
8. Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
9. Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
10. Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.