Reward & Benefits Manager

Job Introduction

** Remote working available ** 

Our people are central to the Saga brand and we have a focus on employee engagement and building a culture that promotes talent and diversity, engenders winning, and fosters high performance. Because our people are so important, we need to ensure that we reward them appropriately. 

…And right now, we are looking for an exceptional Reward Manager to join the People Team at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga has taken to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships, leads the market with innovative insurance and financial products, and creates thousands of unforgettable memories for our loyal holidaymakers who are at the heart of the Saga brand.  

You will bring your extensive Reward specialist experience built up in a multi-location organisation with exposure to operations teams. You will have experience within Financial Services, Executive Reward, and Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution schemes.  

 And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package. 

 If you have excellent communication & stakeholder management skills, a high level of intellectual curiosity for Project & Change Management, and the ability to manage people for performance and with empathy then we want to hear from you! 

Role Responsibility

• Creating a reward strategy for the next 3/5 years which builds on the outcomes of the Simpler Saga change project that meets the current and future organisational needs in relation to the pay and reward agenda across all levels, including the Executive Directors.  

• Manage, advise and communicate on pension issues - utilising pension resources available 

• The on-site Nursery and associated budget and standards. 

• Administration and reporting on our various share schemes. 

• A comprehensive and inclusive process by which salaries can be reviewed fairly and consistently in line with our internal reward principles 

• Develop and communicate the Reward & Recognition strategy to all the organisation, developing and publishing a Reward calendar so that timescales, roles and responsibilities are clear to all stakeholders. 

• Translate (working with Finance and People teams where required) Reward and Recognition strategy into new policies, processes and procedures including relocation, travel & subsistence, pensions, pay and allowances.  

• Collaborating with the talent acquisition and OD team on job profiling and job evaluation methodology. 

• The reward structures and pay rates are benchmarked nationally and locally, including participation in national & local remuneration forums. 

• Manage and communicate the benefit schemes - working to ensure synergy and cost-effective arrangements with suppliers.  

• The annual reward cycle including pay review and annual bonus. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive Reward specialist experience in a multi-location organisation with exposure to operations teams. 

• Experience within Financial Services  

• Well networked in the Reward community 

• Experience of a Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Scheme 

• Executive Reward 

• Track record of successfully implementing a reward agenda that has made a difference to an organisation 

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

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