Reward & Recognition Coordinator

Are you passionate about reward and recognition programs that drive people engagement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as Reward & Recognition Coordinator! You'll be the go-to person for planning, coordinating, and supporting our reward and recognition frameworks, liaising with our stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Reporting to the Senior Operations Business Partner and collaborating with our People Operations Business Partner team to support administrative tasks in delivery of Engagement, Wellbeing and D&I initiatives. Enhancing our people experience through the alignment to Be Yourself Here and Apex's purpose, values, and objectives., The main responsibilities of the Reward & Recognition Coordinator are:

• Support delivery of new and existing reward and recognition plans, participating in projects focussed on the continuous improvement of our benefits and recognition opportunities.


• Keep up to date on external trends and improvements in reward and recognition activities, providing ideas and recommendations to bridge gaps.


• Provide comprehensive coordinator support for all Reward and Recognition activity (current and future) such as Employee of the Quarter, Annual Awards, Long Service and Employee benefits in relation to probationary pass and annual guest experience stays.


• Support updates of our benefits platform, in connection with budget allocation for reward wallets, cycle to work, voucher allocation, stakeholder queries, logins and account management, along with raising purchase orders to support the efficient running of our system.


• Support our stakeholders with queries relating to people benefits and recognition activities and communicate changes and updates.


• Create and maintain the effective management of our employee App, posting communications and benefits information.
  
  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has knowledge of compensation and reward strategies and administering employee benefits with previous experience working in an HR environment, with practical reward and recognition knowledge and a demonstrable ability to apply this to support stakeholders.


The following range of characteristics and competencies are required/sought:

• CIPD qualified desirable


• Experience in providing administration support, working to deadlines to deliver successful outcomes in often complex and challenging situations, and adapting to changing priorities.


• Experience of working in an environment where a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to GDPR compliance is paramount.


• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, to provide reward and recognition information to stakeholders simply and in an engaging manner.


• High attention to detail and accuracy, self-motivated, and passionate about People Reward


• Excellent numerical skills with the ability to problem solve and think decisively, making appropriate recommendations based on evidence from data.


• Strong IT skills, proficient user of Microsoft 365 Excellent knowledge of MS Excel at intermediate to advanced level, MS tools including Forms, Mail Merge, PowerPoint, Word and HR Systems.
  
  You'll work with great people, enjoy your time at work, develop new friendships, networks, and skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:


• 29 days holiday


• Training and development from day one


• Employee events and celebrations


• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP


• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools


• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.


• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme


• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.


• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.


Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ……

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.


• Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes


• Long service recognition


• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two


• 50% discount in our restaurants


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family


• Spa treatments and product discounts


• Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover