Reward Analyst

About the role

We’re seeking a Global Reward Analyst to contribute to the successful development and delivery of global reward processes, administration and projects.

Working across the client’s team to support reward initiatives, update policies, processes and communications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of reward activities for the UK and overseas countries, including implementation of reward strategy / projects when required.
• Undertake Reward trend analysis, identify themes and reporting back.
• Oversee administration of reward policies by Reward Associate, guiding and supporting them in best practice and process improvement.
• Accountable for all job evaluation activities including training of committee members to ensure required standards, consistency and compliance across the business and providing People Business Partners with guidance and support.
• Undertake regular audit reviews on job gradings so they are appropriately audited, logged and applied to support end of year pay reviews.
• Conduct market benchmarking using reputable survey providers across multiple geographies.
• Support preparation of presentations and training materials.
• Prepare data submissions and complete relevant external pay surveys for the UK and overseas.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, union agreements, and external reporting requirements (e.g., gender pay gap, EU pay transparency).
• Provide input into Reward communication / material that drives colleague engagement.
• Support automation and digitalisation of reward operations.
• Provide an effective efficient point of contact as a subject-matter expert on core reward processes and be able to respond to queries from People Business Partners and the wider business, up to senior managers.
• Works collaboratively with the wider Reward team to contribute to the achievement of Reward projects.
• Keep up to date on external Reward factors such as legislative changes and consider making proactive recommendations to Reward Managers.

Skills

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to successfully manage and influence the expectations of and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual.
• High level of analytical skills and logical development of solutions and evaluation of processes.
• Remain up to date on wider business issues and able to see big picture and relate to a role.
• Demonstrates flexibility –and able to reprioritise when mitigating circumstances change.
• Capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to use discretion effectively whilst, at all times maintaining the required position of the Reward and People function, including delivering difficult messages as necessary.
• Good organisational skills

Qualifications / experience

• At least 3 years reward experience with multinational corporations.
• Experience leading / supporting reward projects.
• Excellent data analysis skills with advanced excel.
• Strong experience in job evaluations, particularly Willis Towers Watson, Korn Ferry or Mercer.
• Experience of pay benchmarking, preferably Willis Towers Watson.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight timescales.
• Understanding of organisational and job architecture (desirable).
• Highly numerical and analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage and organise projects.

What’s in it for you? –

Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.

This is 6 month contract(with potential for extension).

A daily rate, in-scope IR35, of £350(PAYE) OR £350-400 (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company).

This role provides a hybrid working(2/3 days a week) access in Waterside, London.

Next Steps

Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.

If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.

We look forward to speaking to you!