UK Atomic Energy Authority Hiring for HR Advisor – Pay & Rewards (12 months maternity cover) at Culham Full Time

Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow’s fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description*
Who are we looking for?*
If you have a high level of numeracy, accuracy and excel skills and a keen interest in pay and reward policies ideally with experience working within a People/HR function this could be a great opportunity for you.
This role has been created to support the Pay and Reward Specialist in providing a proactive pay and reward service to UKAEA. Accountabilities will include involvement in the annual pay review, advising on pay policy, underpinning future changes to the pay and reward framework and promoting awareness of UKAEA’s benefits including discount scheme, employee benefits portal etc.
This role is a 1 year Fixed Term Appointment.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Produce detailed pay reports using our business Finance and HR systems (U4BW)/benchmark tool).
• Prepare MS Excel models for implementation of a pay award and other initiatives.
• Provide first level advice and guidance on the application of UKAEA’s pay policies.
• Contribute to discussions about future overall pay policy to obtain and format relevant pay reports and will provide first drafts on smaller scale recommendations e.g. apprentice pay.

Qualifications*
Key Experience and Qualifications: *

• Previous experience working within a Pay and Reward or People/HR Operational function.
• Previous experience of preparing pay data reports and manipulate with data
• Proven Excel skills.
• Ability to explain numerical data to others verbally and in writing.
• Very good attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret policies.
• A Level Mathematics and preferably a degree in a numerate subject or equivalent experience working with numerical data.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience of preparing specific pay data reports e.g. gender pay gap.
• Interest in the ‘human’ aspect of pay and reward and what motivates people at work.
• CIPD level 3/5.

Additional Information*
What we offer*
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid* leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme* and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.
Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on* 18/11/2022* . We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.
Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate0 application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.
Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants . If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.

Job Type: Full-time