HR Reward & Data Analyst - Maternity Cover (14 months)

The Lancashire Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks an HR Reward & Data Analyst for maternity cover. The role focuses on delivering high-quality people analytics and reward insights to support strategic HR decisions. Candidates should have proven experience in HR data analysis and strong technical skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the approach to people analytics in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of Reward and HR Data analysis, ideally in a listed, regulated environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual compensation process, including modelling of salary and bonuses.
• Produce and analyse data on key HR metrics.
• Work with technology team to optimize tools for HR data analysis.

Skills

Reward and HR Data analysis

Strong technical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

People analytics tools (e.g., SAGE, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

Share plan administration platforms (e.g., EquatePlus)

Job description

HR Reward & Data Analyst - Maternity Cover (14 months)

Department: HR

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality people analytics and reward insights that inform strategic HR and business decisions. There will be a heavy focus on reward work including the annual remuneration cycle, including annual pay reviews, input to Group Executive and Remuneration Committee papers and plc reporting disclosures. The role will also be required to manage and report on HR data, providing input to the selection and presentation of appropriate metrics. The role will have the opportunity to shape our approach to people analytics and data to support the needs of a growing business.

Specific Responsibilities

Reward Cycle & Executive Reporting

• Support the annual compensation process, including modelling of salary, bonus, and long-term incentives
• Assist in preparing inputs for the Remuneration Committee and Group Executive papers
• Contribute to the Annual Remuneration Report and other statutory disclosures (e.g., Gender Pay Gap)
• Respond to audit queries related to remuneration and reporting

People Analytics & HR Metrics

• Produce and analyse data on key HR metrics (e.g., attrition, absence, recruitment)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine people metrics aligned to business needs
• Support the annual G&A budgeting process with accurate headcount and cost data
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of share plan activity for internal stakeholders and external disclosures (using the EquatePlus share administration platform)

Systems & Data Integrity

• Work with the technology team to optimise tools for HR data analysis and reporting
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll change data and outputs
• Support benchmarking exercises using proprietary platforms

Essential Skills & Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience of Reward and HR Data analysis, ideally in a listed, regulated environment
• Strong technical, numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organised and able to manage own time, meet deadlines and prioritise work independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of using a range of different people and data analytics tools
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Good stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience with payroll processes and systems
• Familiarity with share plan administration platforms (e.g., EquatePlus by Computershare) and understanding of share scheme reporting requirements in a listed company context
• Exposure to people analytics tools (e.g., SAGE, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

The Lancashire Way

At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

Straight-talking

We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone’s voice matters.

Collaborative

We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

Hard-working

We all have a stake in the company’s success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

Responsible

We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

Positive

We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.