Reward Advisor: Pension & Benefits

Job Description

Be the Voice of Benefits at Fugro! Are you ready to take ownership of a role that blends communications, strategy, and people impact? At Fugro, we’re looking for a proactive HR professional to transform how we manage and communicate our UK Benefits, especially in the complex and high-impact area of Pensions. You will centralise key data, become the go-to expert for benefit queries, and spearhead benefit changes. As your expertise grows, you will shape engaging, thematic communications that help employees truly understand and appreciate the value of their benefits. With the support of platforms like SharePoint, Workday and external benchmarking data companies, you will play a vital role in enhancing the employee experience, now and into the future.

Your role and responsibilities:

Data Management & Governance

• Collate benefit-related data (e.g. participant numbers, benefit rules, demographics).

• Centralise benefit data using SharePoint to improve accessibility and governance.

• Build and maintain a knowledge base, especially around Pensions, which involves multiple stakeholders (internal functions, providers, external advisors).

Subject Matter Expertise

• Develop into the internal expert on UK Benefits and Pensions.

• Support other HR functions by providing accurate and timely benefit information.

• Own and oversee benefit-related administrative processes within HR, ensuring they remain efficient and compliant.

Query Resolution

• Handle complex benefit-related queries from employees.

• Support HR Operations by addressing escalated or nuanced questions.

Annual Benefit Renewals

• Manage the annual renewal process for 3–4 key benefits (e.g. Occupational Health, Private Medical Insurance).

• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Procurement) and external advisors.

• Contribute to provider selection and service design decisions.

Employee Communication & Engagement

• Design and deliver engaging, thematic benefit communications (e.g. pre-retirement, financial wellness, family planning).

• Collaborate with internal communications and use platforms like Mercers Darwin to reach employees effectively.

Strategic Improvement & Experience Enhancement

• Leverage benefit provider services (e.g. financial planning, health assessments) to enhance the employee experience.

• Tailor benefit offerings and activities to align with Fugro’s culture and employee needs, especially from 2026 onward.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

Education & Experience

• Proven experience in Human Resources, ideally with a focus on Benefits, Reward or Terms and Conditions.

• Familiarity with UK Benefits preferably including governance and regulatory considerations.

• Experience working with HR systems (e.g. Workday) and collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint).

• Proficient MS Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong data management and analytical skills, able to collate, interpret, and present benefit-related data clearly.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex benefit topics in a clear and engaging way.

• Confident in coordinating stakeholders across departments (e.g. Finance, Procurement) and with external advisors.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, especially during benefit renewal cycles.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks, while also being a strong team player.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and eager to learn and grow into a subject matter expert on Benefits and Pensions.

• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Empathetic and employee-focused, with a passion for enhancing the employee experience

Desirable

• Experience using an external benchmarking data company or similar benefits communication platforms.

• Knowledge of benefit provider services such as financial planning, health assessments, or pre-retirement programs.

• Background in project management or stakeholder engagement.

About Us

Who we are 
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities.

• Competitive salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Health cash plan

• Group life assurance

• Group income protection

• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.

• Electric car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounts platform

• The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Long service awards

• Fugro values awards

• Employee referral bonus scheme

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Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**