Pay and Reward Admin Assistant

About the job

Key information

• Flexible (Dynamic Working)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• The position is offered on a permanent basis for 20 hours per week

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting people-focused initiatives? We’re looking for a Reward Admin Assistant to join our Total Reward Team and help deliver effective reward strategies and programmes across Somerset Council.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a difference. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful reward initiatives that impact our workforce.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Total Reward Team.
• Managing calendars, meetings, and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential data on compensation and benefits.
• Acting as the first point of contact for reward-related queries.
• Supporting the coordination of reward projects and events.
• Assisting with job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and staff benefit contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role (HR or reward-related experience desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot).
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C / Level 4 or above).
• A qualification in Business Administration or HR is a plus.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our
• Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Supporting documents and information

If you need more details, further assistance or an informal chat about the role contact Sarah Lewis, Total Pay & Reward Manager, sarah.lewis@somerset.gov.uk

The salary for this role is £13,191 – £13,612 per annum.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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