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SalaryOur HR team operates at the heart of the AJ Bell business - our core purpose is to drive our employee value proposition and the employee experience. Due to continued growth, we're now looking to recruit an experienced Reward Specialist to join us.
Based out of our Manchester office (with hybrid working) this role will support the continued development of AJ Bell's approach to reward for all its employees.
What does the job involve?
It's a hands-on, 'get stuck in’ kind of role and you will be right into the detail of all aspects of our reward offer, including:
- Providing comprehensive internal and external benchmarking of salary data and employee benefits, working in partnership with internal teams and external vendors;
- Monitoring and providing detailed analysis, insights and reports on executive and senior roles pay on a regular basis;
- Maintaining market data and participating in pay and benefits surveys;
- Supporting with job evaluation work;
- Delivering the annual reward calendar activities such as pay review, bonus awards, etc.; and
- Assessing data and preparing reports for the Remuneration Committee and People Committee at regular intervals throughout the company year.
Must haves: knowledge, skills and experience
We're looking for someone who has worked in a dedicated reward role at an adviser/ specialist level. As a minimum, you’ll have a few pay cycles' experience under your belt - meaning you've built up your knowledge and practice. Alternatively, you could have HR experience directly involving reward and you now want to specialise.
The role requires someone who can:
- Carry out job evaluations and create/improve pay structures
- Benchmark pay (fixed and variable) and benefits, ideally including senior/executive roles
- Is highly analytical and numerate
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
- Work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including presentation of data
- Use advanced Excel skills and are confident with HRIS systems
Nice to have: knowledge, skills and experience
- A HR or reward qualification
- UK regulated financial services experience
About Us:
AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. Over 499,000 customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.
Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for 6 consecutive years.
There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.
There is also an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.
What we offer:
- Starting salary up to £63k
- Discretionary annual bonus 10% (based on personal and company performance)
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Hybrid working
- Contributory pension scheme
- BAYE scheme and free shares scheme
- Paid study support for qualifications
- Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
- Season ticket and bike loans
- PMI scheme* and dental cover*
- Health Cash Plan, EAP
- On-site gym and personal trainer-led classes
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Free social events…and more
*may require a contribution from you.
AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
