Job Description

Overview:


The Manager, Remuneration & Benefits UK will be based on a hybrid basis from our stunning city centre office in Leeds, reporting to the Director, Remuneration & Benefits, based out of Australia.


The role holder will lead the UK-based Remuneration & Benefits team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of remuneration and benefits programmes, including key projects such as onboarding a new pension provider and managing the annual benefits enrolment window. You'll also provide expert support to HR Business Partners and senior leaders across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the delivery of strategic and operational initiatives across the region.


Please note that the role is part of a global team, so you will need the flexibility to work outside core business hours as required.


You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits:

26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day,

bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year


Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Appreciate programme:

Employee recognition programme

Company Pension Scheme

Medical insurance

Life Assurance

Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:

As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it's the right role for you too. You will need:


A strong

understanding of UK and Irish employment law pension schemes and benefits compliance

Demonstrable experience managing remuneration and benefits programmes,

including salary benchmarking, annual pay reviews and consultations on flexible benefits Previous experience

leading, supporting and developing a team

, in addition to managing complex projects across multiple regions

Excellent stakeholder management

with experience supporting senior leaders Exceptional

verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

An analytical mindset

, with a proficiency in data interpretation and reporting Previous

experience of working with an HRIS such as Oracle or Workday

Day to Day, you will:

Support the

delivery of the global reward strategy,

including best practice job architecture and a remuneration framework to drive the desired strategic outcomes across the business

Own the UK & Ireland benefits processes and programmes

, including contractual insurances, voluntary benefits and pension obligations and linking business needs to the reward strategy, ensuring programmes support talent attraction, retention and engagement Drive the

development and refinement of processes and practices to align with business goals and the remuneration & benefits roadmap

Ensure

remuneration practices and employee benefit offerings at MUFG Pension & Market Services are aligned to industry benchmarks

across the UK & ROI locations Lead the

onboarding of a new pension provider,

including vendor engagement, implementation planning and stakeholder communication Manage the

annual benefits enrolment window

, ensuring timely execution, employee engagement and compliance with all regulatory requirements Provide

remuneration support and consultancy to HR stakeholders

during the annual global salary and bonus review process, including effective communication to different business areas and the HR teams

Oversee compliance with automatic enrolment obligations and reporting in the UK

Support

benchmarking and analytics for pay

, including salary survey submissions and market competitiveness assessments for the UK & Ireland, in addition to supporting the remuneration review cycle Provide

advice and guidance on our approach to global mobility,

ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives Provide support with the

annual goal setting and performance management cycle

Lead and develop the

Remuneration & Benefits team in the UK, fostering a high-performance culture

, ensuring alignment with global and regional HR strategies Provide

expert support to HR Business Partners and senior leaders

in the UK and Ireland on topics such as the Gender Pay Gap, benefits strategy, global mobility and TUPE, in addition to ensuring our compliance with legislative requirements, including the National Minimum/Living Wage, Gender Pay Gap Reporting and the Remuneration Code Provide

insight and analysis of reporting data

and manage third-party suppliers

Work collaboratively

with Payroll, Finance and the Tax teams on pay and benefit related matters, fostering strong working relationships


The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.


A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.



Our People function is committed to achieving positive outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we operate in.


We develop and deliver strategic initiatives to make MUFG Pension & Market Services a place where our people can belong, thrive, and achieve together. Our services span engagement and wellbeing, recruitment, HR operations, payroll, health & safety, remuneration and benefits, HR systems and reporting, and business partnering.


We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We are building a culture where difference is valued. We are doing this by encouraging, supporting and valuing the various talents and perspectives of our people and supporting flexible ways of working. We know that diversity drives innovation and innovation drives growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.


We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.


Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.