Rewards and Benefit Manager

Job Title: Reward and Benefits Manager
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid working)

Join us at The Compleat Food group, one of the UK's leading chilled prepared food companies, where we serve up quality, innovation, and passion every day. We’re not just about producing great food—we’re about creating an incredible workplace where our employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired. If you’re a creative, future-thinking professional with a flair for designing and managing reward and benefits programs, we want you to be part of our story in this newly created role, part of our central HR team.

The Role: As our Reward and Benefits Manager, you will be the architect behind our compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring it aligns with our business goals while enhancing employee engagement and retention. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the way we reward our people, offering packages that not only attract top talent but also keep our existing team satisfied, energised and focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Strategy: Develop and implement a competitive reward and benefits strategy that reflects our commitment to being an employer of choice in the food industry.
• Compensation Management: Oversee salary structures, annual pay reviews, and bonus schemes to ensure they are fair, competitive, and aligned with market trends.
• Benefits Administration: Manage a suite of benefits, including health and wellness programs, pension schemes, and employee discounts, tailored to the diverse needs of our workforce.
• Data Analysis: Use data and analytics to monitor the effectiveness of our rewards and benefits offerings, making data-driven decisions to continually enhance our programs.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all compensation and benefits practices comply with UK regulations and best practices, adapting to any changes in legislation.
• Employee Engagement: Act as a key player in driving employee satisfaction through effective communication and education about our rewards and benefits offerings.
• Market Research: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends and competitor practices to ensure we stay ahead in offering innovative and attractive rewards packages.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience: You will need a proven track record in a reward and benefits role, ideally within the food, retail, or FMCG industries.
• Expertise: Understanding of UK employment law, tax regulations, and market trends in compensation and benefits.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data, draw insights, and make recommendations that drive business outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels, from front-line colleagues to senior leadership.
• Innovation: A creative thinker who can develop new and exciting ways to reward and engage employees.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working at pace, in an ever-changing environment where flexibility and quick thinking are key.

Why should you join The Compleat Food Group?

• Culture: Be part of a company that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability.
• Impact: Play a critical role in shaping the future of our workforce and company culture.
• Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a thriving industry.
• Perks: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to sample some of the best food in the UK!

Our Benefits Include:

• 33 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Car Allowance & Bonus
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Well being Benefits – free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Paid Annual HRT Prescription Fee
• Free Financial well being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount 

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. 

Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

If you like the sound of this newly created "Rewarding" role please apply now and send your CV over, interviews will be held initially on teams and then in person in Nottingham.