Reward and Recognition Coordinator

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally minded institution with a clear focus on delivering high-quality teaching and research. A culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating, innovative and inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive.

Faculty / Directorate

This is a really exciting time to be joining DMU. The People Services team has been through a period of change and we have several new roles available to support advancing our ambitious Empowering University strategy. Being part of a thriving and energetic team, you would join our new directorate and help us to deliver a key pillar of our university strategy, ‘Empowering People’. Our role is to enhance our employee offer about leadership and management, reward and recognition, voice and experience, health and wellbeing, and to ensure our policies, processes and systems enable digital solutions, swift decision making, equal access and autonomy.

Role

As a Reward and Recognition Coordinator at De Montfort University, you will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing our employee reward and recognition programmes. Reporting to the People Services Operations Manager, you will deliver a high-quality, efficient administrative service, providing expert advice and support to both internal and external customers.

You will be the primary contact for our rewards and benefits provider, Vivup, and will coordinate various third-party schemes such as childcare vouchers, Cycle2work, and annual leave purchases. Your responsibilities will include preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence, managing cyclical processes like annual leave and appraisals, and supporting our employee recognition programme, Highfive.

Additionally, you will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and university procedures, manage financial tasks, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Your role will also involve coaching and mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the continuous improvement of our pay and reward offerings.

Ideal Candidate

You will need to have a strong administrative background, with a good understanding of employee reward and recognition programmes. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deliver a customer-focused service.

You should be adept at handling data, preparing detailed reports, and managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. Familiarity with third-party reward schemes and experience in coordinating such programmes is highly desirable. A thorough understanding of compliance with relevant legislation and university procedures is crucial.

You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and a commitment to continuous improvement, will set you apart as the ideal candidate for this role.

Closing date: 2nd June 2024

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