Role: Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Company: Cumberland Farms (EG Group)
About the Role:
Cumberland Farms are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join the Total Rewards team, supporting the delivery and alignment of compensation and benefits programmes across the UK. Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, you will play a key role in ensuring reward frameworks, benefits offerings, and incentive programmes are consistent, competitive, and aligned with organisational objectives.
Working closely with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders across multiple regions, you will support a range of compensation and benefits activities including programme reviews, data analysis, governance, and process improvement initiatives. This role is well suited to someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing their experience within reward and benefits.
Why Join Cumberland Farms?
- Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
- Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
- Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
- Free secure on-site parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Free VDU eye test
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the alignment and administration of compensation and benefits programmes in the UK.
- Reviewing and evaluating existing benefits offerings, including pensions, sick pay, and employee reward programmes.
- Supporting compensation planning activities, benefit renewals, and wider reward initiatives.
- Assisting with the governance and administration of Short-Term Incentive Plans (STIP), ensuring alignment and compliance with company frameworks.
- Producing compensation and benefits reporting, analysis, and insights to support business decision-making.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of reward policies, processes, and systems to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborating with HR, Finance, and wider business stakeholders to support programme delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, HR, Finance, or a related analytical role.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and work confidently with data.
- Good understanding of compensation and benefits principles and practices.
- Knowledge of UK benefits, including pensions and statutory requirements, is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using HR systems or data platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across different countries and teams.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Who is Cumberland Farms?
Cumberland Farms, Inc. Was founded in 1939 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts and operates as a convenience store and petroleum marketer. It also purchases, sells, leases, and manages commercial strip centers, gasoline stations, and retail outlets. The company offers its services through a network of retail stores, gas stations, and a support system, including petroleum and grocery distribution operations.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.