Reward Specialist

Reward Specialist

Nottingham (Hybrid – 1–2 days on site)
 £30,000 – £32,000

The Compleat Food Group

We’re looking for a detail-focused and highly organised Reward Specialist to join our growing HR team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in HR, payroll or benefits administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in ensuring our reward and benefits offering runs smoothly and efficiently.

About the Role

As Reward Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordination of our employee benefits and reward programmes.

You’ll act as a key point of contact for employees and stakeholders, ensuring a high standard of service, accuracy and consistency across all reward processes.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where you’ll work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance and external providers to keep everything running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Coordination

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits
• Coordinate salary sacrifice schemes (tracking, approvals, payroll updates)
• Act as first point of contact for employee queries
• Maintain accurate records across HR systems and provider platforms
• Track and report on benefits data, participation and costs

Financial & Process Support

• Raise purchase orders and track benefit-related spend
• Manage invoices, contracts and documentation
• Work with Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments

Stakeholder & Supplier Coordination

• Liaise with HR, Payroll, Finance and external providers
• Ensure smooth and accurate delivery of all benefits processes
• Escalate any risks or issues where needed

Support Key HR Cycles

• Assist with annual processes such as:
  • Salary reviews and bonus cycles
  • Pension re-enrolment
  • Benefits renewals
  • Gender Pay Gap reporting
  • P11D and benefits-in-kind administration

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support reward projects and system/process improvements
• Help maintain clear documentation and audit trails
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in HR, reward, payroll or benefits administration
• Comfortable working with data, systems and Excel
• Confident coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Proactive, reliable and focused on delivering high-quality work

Desirable experience includes salary sacrifice schemes, pensions, P11Ds or supporting annual reward cycles.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts 
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. 

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. 

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.