Woodgreen Pets Charity
People Systems and Reward Specialist (12 Month FTC)
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People Systems & Reward Specialist (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) – Woodgreen
Woodgreen is seeking an experienced People Systems & Reward Specialist to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover for a pivotal role within people operations.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems, data, payroll, and employee rewards, delivering an exceptional colleague experience while shaping strategic workforce decisions.
Reporting to the Head of People, this role requires expertise in:
- Managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments for our team
- Leading our people systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance and easy usability
- Producing workforce insights, reports and dashboards for evidence-based decision-making
- Overseeing reward and benefits, improving processes and employee satisfaction
- Collaborating across the organisation to implement continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following core areas:
- Payroll Delivery – Lead our monthly payroll process through our outsourced provider
- System Ownership – Act as superuser for our HRIS (CIPHR-style system), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless functionality
- Data and Insights – Produce workforce reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business strategy
- Reward & Benefits Management – Support the development and administration of our rewards programme to maintain attractiveness for colleagues and volunteers
- Vendor Relations – Coordinate with payroll, pension, and benefits providers for optimal service
- Process Optimization – Driven automation, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency
- Policy Compliance – Ensure adherence to payroll, pension, data protection, and employment legislation
- Stakeholder Support – Provide guidance and training on system usage for managers and colleagues
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should bring practical experience in:
- Managing or supporting payroll processes within a HR or finance setting
- Expertise with HR and people systems, particularly platforms like CIPHR or comparable HRIS
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills (including advanced Excel proficiency)
- Deep understanding of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance frameworks
- A proactive, analytical approach to continuing improvement and problem-solving
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communicational skills across diverse teams
- High accuracy, vigilance, and professional discretion when handling sensitive data
What We Offer
This hybrid full-time role (37.5/week) offers a compelling package, including:
- Attractive Salary: £29,739–£33,043 (based on experience)
- Flexible Work Options: 1–2 in-office days/week at our Godmanchester site, depending on workload
- Generous Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave + 1 extra day per year (capped at 40 days after 5 years)
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Workplace Healthcare Support (£50/month cash contributions)
- Employee Wellbeing Package (free Headspace membership included)
- Life Assurance (4 x salary benefit)
- Enhanced Parental Leave (subject to eligibility requirements)
- Employee Discount Portals (25% off charity shop purchases + partnerships with select brands)
- Purpose Driven Work: Impactful role within a passionate, growing charity with a clear purpose
- Inclusivity & Accessibility: Woodgreen is committed to accessible recruitment, with support available for different communication formats on request
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Eligibility & Cultural Notes
- Right to Work in the UK: Mandatory requirement—no visa sponsorship.
- Safeguarding Commitment: This role requires strict adherence to safeguarding principles for children, adults at risk, and those engaged by Woodgreen.
- No Agencies: Only direct applications are accepted—no unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will be considered.
We encourage early applications as the role may close before the stated deadline once the right candidate is found.
Woodgreen welcomes applications from all backgrounds and promises a supportive environment where your skills and ideas will be valued.
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