Are you a proactive Comp & Bens Manager looking for a role where things move fast and you can make a real impact from day one? We're looking for a motivated, analytical, and strategic thinking Reward professional to join a busy and high-performing team supporting a UK business.

This isn't your typical C&B role! You'll own a broad remit, juggling payroll validation, benefits administration, compensation projects, and people analytical, as well as guiding & developing a small team. If you thrive in a fast-moving, high-volume environment and love a mix of strategic project work ad day to day delivery this could be the role for you.

What the day to day looks like:

Validate payroll instructions and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
Oversee benefits processes and annual renewals, making recommendations
Lead pay review and bonus processes, and analyse employee data for trends and insights.
Manage projects from start to finish: living wage analysis, gender pay gap reporting, salary benchmarking etc
Offer expert guidance to HR Business Partners and key stakeholders across the business.
Mentor and develop a small team, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently.

Experience we're looking for:

Data-driven & analytical: Excel whizz, comfortable with data analysis, Power BI a bonus.
Strategic & operational: Balance daily operations with process improvement and long-term thinking.
Team leader & collaborator: Manage a small team, work closely with stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.
Proactive problem-solver: See a challenge? Take ownership and fix it.
Agile & resilient: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Payroll & benefits knowledge: Experience with payroll validation, benefits admin, and compensation processes; HRIS experience (ideal in Workday, Oracle or PeopleSoft)

Why You'll Love This Role

High visibility: Work directly with senior leaders, providing guidance and insights that really make a difference.
Fast-moving & impactful: You'll be part of a team that gets stuff done, and can make a real impact and see the value you bring.
Career development: Mentorship, learning, and growth opportunities in a business that rewards initiative.

If you're a hands-on, analytical C&B professional who thrives in a high-demand environment this could be a great chance to step up and make an impact.

Role based in central London location, full time role, hybrid working (2 or 3 days in per week)

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.