Reward Specialist (Benefits) Inside IR35

London, UK Ashdown Group

We're looking for an experienced Reward Specialist (Benefits) to join our client on a contract basis, supporting their benefits strategy across both the UK and US. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reward professional who combines strong UK benefits expertise with international experience. The role is offered on a remote basis with the possibility of becoming permanent.

You'll take ownership of day-to-day benefits administration and strategic reward projects, ensuring the company's offering remains competitive, compliant and well-managed across both markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer UK employee benefits
• Support and maintain US benefits offering
• Ensure compliance with UK benefits legislation reporting, HMRC requirements and awareness of US compliance considerations
• Lead UK and US benefits renewals and open enrolment processes
• Benchmark reward packages against market data in both countries
• Partner with payroll/HRIS teams to ensure accurate benefits data and reporting across jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with UK and US brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators
• Support wider reward initiatives, including pay benchmarking, salary reviews, and total reward statements
• Provide guidance to HR colleagues and managers on benefits queries across both regions

You will need

• Demonstrable experience supporting or managing US employee benefits
• Proven experience in a Reward/ Benefits role, with expert knowledge of UK benefits
• Solid understanding of UK compliance and familiarity with US requirements
• Confident using HRIS/benefits platforms
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; comfortable benchmarking and presenting reward data
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple vendor relationships across time zones

This role is offered on a 12 week contract basis (inside IR35) with a daily rate of between £360-£375p/d DOE.