Compensation & Benefits Apprentice FTC 36 Months

Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Compensation & Benefits Apprentice to be based in London, UK.

At Red Bull, we believe in rewarding talent in ways that energise, motivate and retain. As a Compensation & Benefits Apprentice, you'll support the day-to-day running of our reward and benefits programmes while working towards a recognised HR qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about payroll, benefits, wellbeing and data reporting all while contributing to a dynamic People team. You will report into the Compensation & Benefits Manager and work with Finance and external partners to ensure Red Bull UK employees receive a competitive and seamless reward experience

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow within a high-energy, people-focused team. You will gain a strong grounding in the core aspects of business and management, understand the environment and the context surrounding the  business' operations. 

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll achieve a BA honors degree in Business Management, complemented by accreditation from the Chartered Manager Institute (CMI).

Applications will close on Monday 1st December at 12pm. The start date is 19th January You must be available from this date.

Compensation

Support the team in the administration and coordination of compensation programmes, including base salary, variable pay, and annual review processes.

Assist with salary benchmarking and market analysis to help ensure pay structures remain competitive and aligned with company objectives.

Help prepare materials and communications for annual compensation reviews and bonus cycles.

Collaborate with People Business Partners to provide data and insights that support fair and consistent pay decisions.

Learn to interpret compensation policies and contribute to maintaining compliance with relevant laws and reporting requirements (e.g., gender pay reporting, equal pay audits).

Liaise with HQ to understand the global compensation approach and support local implementation.

Benefits

Assist in the administration of employee benefits programmes, including health insurance, pension, wellbeing and company car schemes.

Deliver the monthly benefits inductions for new starters.

Help manage relationships with benefits vendors and insurance providers, ensuring accurate data and employee enrolment.

Respond to employee queries related to benefits, ensuring timely and accurate support.

Monitor local benefits trends and provide input on potential improvements to enhance employee experience.

Support with ensuring all benefits programmes are compliant with legal and company requirements and remain within budget.

Payroll & Compliance

Work alongside the Payroll, Insights & HRIS Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing.

Help reconcile payroll data, check employee information, and maintain confidentiality and compliance with tax and employment laws.

Assist in preparing reports and documentation for internal and external audits.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment and tax legislation relevant to compensation and benefits.

Process Improvement & Systems

Work with the business and the Compensation & Benefits Manager to support the maintenance and continuous improvement of HR and payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.

Contribute to reviewing and simplifying processes to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness.

Help prepare training materials and documentation for People Business Partners and managers on payroll and benefits topics.

Support international mobility processes, including coordination with HQ and local teams for smooth employee transitions.

Audit

Help organise and update employee files, checking that all necessary documents are signed and filed correctly (e.g. contracts, right-to-work, performance reviews).

Assist with data accuracy checks in HR systems, ensuring information matches physical or digital records.

Support the HR team in gathering and formatting documentation requested by auditors (e.g. training records, benefit summaries, policy copies).

Update tracking spreadsheets for audit progress, outstanding actions, or missing documents.

Learn about compliance requirements and help spot inconsistencies or missing information under supervision.

Prepare folders or digital files for easy access during the audit.

Course Details

This is a list of the main duties or tasks that the post holder will be expected to be competent in upon completion of the L6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

Learn how to support the development of organisational strategies and plans.

Understand how a project moves through planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation.

Learn how to plan, organise and manage resources in order to achieve organisational goalsLearn how to manage budgets, controlling expenditure and production of financial reports.

Understand approaches to innovation and digital technologies and their impact on our organisation, and how their application can be used for organisational improvement and development.

Learn to build teams, empower and motivate others to improve performance or achieve outcomes.   

Learn to build rapport and trust, develop networks and maintain relationships with people from a range of cultures, backgrounds and levels. 

Use evidence-based tools and ethical approaches to undertake problem solving and critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to support decision making.

Drive to achieve in all aspects of work.  

Be flexible to the needs of the organisation.

Some previous experience or exposure to an office or administrative environment (e.g. through work experience, part-time work or volunteering).

Experience using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) or other data tools in a school, college or work setting.

Experience handling confidential information responsibly (desirable).

Interest in developing a career in HR, particularly in reward, payroll or analytics.

Basic understanding of HR and its role within an organisation (e.g. recruitment, pay, employee support).

Understanding of the importance of data accuracy and confidentiality.

Willingness to learn about employment law, pay structures, benefits programmes, and compliance requirements.

Numerical accuracy and attention to detail: comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and calculations.

Strong organisational skills: able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Good communication skills: clear and professional written and verbal communication.

Teamwork and collaboration: able to build positive working relationships with colleagues across HR, Finance, and external partners.

Problem-solving mindset: curious and proactive in finding better ways to complete tasks.

Discretion and confidentiality: able to handle sensitive employee and pay data responsibly.

Eagerness to learn: open to feedback, training, and development in compensation, benefits, and HR systems.

3 or More A-Levels (Or equivalent) at Grade C or Above. 

As you will be receiving a degree at the end of the course, you must not already have a degree to apply. 

At Red Bull, we exist to give people wiiings. To achieve that, we recognise the value that comes from having a highly diverse workforce that has the freedom and responsibility to realise their ideas and seize opportunities. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, potential and talent: everyone is welcome here.