Reward Analyst

Reward Analyst

Posted 3 days ago by GCS Associates

£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Summary: The Reward Analyst role is a 12-14 month fixed-term contract based in Sheffield, focusing on supporting reward processes within a well-established environment. The position involves collaboration with HR, Payroll, and senior stakeholders to maintain and enhance existing pay frameworks and job evaluation processes. This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their career in rewards, transitioning into a more advisory capacity. Candidates should have relevant experience in compensation and benefits, along with strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pay frameworks and job evaluation processes
  • Advise HR and managers on salary, hiring, and internal moves
  • Manage benefits activity and provider relationships
  • Analyse data for pay reviews, bonuses, and pay gap insights
  • Deliver clear, engaging reward communications
  • Act as a go-to Reward Analyst for escalated queries
  • Improve reporting and ensure data accuracy

Key Skills:

  • Experience in a Reward Analyst or compensation & benefits role
  • Knowledge of job evaluation (WTW or similar is a plus)
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Understanding of payroll and benefits
  • Confidence working with stakeholders and explaining data

Salary (Rate): £55,000/year

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

Reward Analyst (12-14 Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

Start: June/July

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Looking for your next step as a Reward Analyst or to make that step into the role of Reward Partner? This Reward Analyst / Reward Partner role offers the chance to build on your experience while stepping into a more advisory position, supporting key reward activity in a well-established environment.

As a Reward Analyst, you'll work closely with HR, Payroll, and senior stakeholders to keep reward processes running smoothly. This Reward Analyst position is focused on maintaining and enhancing existing frameworks rather than creating new ones from scratch.

What you'll do as a Reward Analyst:

  • Support pay frameworks and job evaluation processes
  • Advise HR and managers on salary, hiring, and internal moves
  • Manage benefits activity and provider relationships
  • Analyse data for pay reviews, bonuses, and pay gap insights
  • Deliver clear, engaging reward communications
  • Act as a go-to Reward Analyst for escalated queries
  • Improve reporting and ensure data accuracy

What you'll bring:

  • Experience in a Reward Analyst or compensation & benefits role
  • Knowledge of job evaluation (WTW or similar is a plus)
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Understanding of payroll and benefits
  • Confidence working with stakeholders and explaining data

If you're a Reward Analyst ready to step up, this is a great opportunity to gain broader exposure while making a real impact.

Are you a reward analyst or a reward partner? Perhaps you come from an HR role with a background in rewards activities or job evaluation? If so APPLY NOW!!

Please note this is a 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave.

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