Reward and Benefits Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28,000 to £32,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne (Strawberry Lane), NE1 4BX |
| Company: | Home Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26160 |
Summary
Reward and Benefits Advisor
Salary £28,000 to £32,000 (depending on skills and experience)
34 days leave rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”)
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hpw), Hybrid working
Newcastle upon Tyne
We can’t offer a CoS for this role
Home, a place where you belong
Are you looking to build a career in HR with a specialism in reward? This is your chance to step into a role that shapes how colleagues experience pay and benefits. You’ll turn complex policies into clear guidance, help managers recognise great work, and make reward feel simple and engaging. If you want variety, impact, and the chance to grow into a reward expert, this is where it starts.
What you’ll do
· Support our Reward Manager to deliver a brilliant colleague reward offer
· Keep benefits platforms updated so colleagues can self-serve with confidence
· Analyse pay and benchmarking data to spot trends and share insights
· Work with suppliers to streamline processes and improve service
· Manage our recognition programmes and create engaging communications that boost awareness
Why join us
You’ll be part of a team that cares about making work rewarding for everyone. We’ll give you exposure to all areas of reward, from data analysis to recognition schemes, and support your development every step of the way. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!
You have
· Previous experience in HR, benefits, data or reward, or equivalent experience
· Strong communication skills to explain policies clearly and build engagement
· An eye for detail and accuracy when managing data and systems
· Analytical skills to combine data sources and identify trends
· A proactive approach to improving processes and sharing knowledge
Stronger together
We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
· We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home
· You’ll work Monday to Friday
· You’ll work a 7.5 hour day, with your core hours between 08:00 and 18:00.
What’s in it for you?
· Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
· Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
· 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
· Career path with development and excellent training package.
· Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support
Find out more
Click APPLY NOW to see our Reward and Benefits Advisor Job Description, find out about us, for help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait. For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk.
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