Reward Analyst

Oxford BioMedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford BioMedica is seeking a Reward Analyst to support its HR team. The role involves managing the reward function, from driving annual compensation cycles to ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a degree in a relevant field, coupled with a passion for data. Join a pioneering company in cell and gene therapy with a commitment to innovation and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive total reward packages

Welcoming and supportive colleagues

Diverse and inclusive environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Experienced in reward roles, understanding employee benefits.
• Strong data analysis and modeling capability.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key contact for reward queries.
• Support annual compensation cycle planning.
• Handle employee benefits and share plan administration.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

Degree with CIPD or World at Work Certification in Compensation

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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At OXB, our people are central to everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who live our values every day – Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respect.

We are currently recruiting for a Reward Analyst to join the HR team. The purpose of this role is to support the Senior Director, Head of Reward, in all aspects of the Reward function to ensure that OXB has a clear, equitable Reward offering across all global locations, aligned with our company values.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Serving as the key point of contact for all reward queries from employees, managers, and People Team colleagues, escalating to the Senior Director of Reward as needed.
• Supporting the Reward Strategy by assisting the Senior Director Reward & Chief People Officer with communication, implementation, and embedding across the organization. Supporting the development of reward infrastructure, including pay ranges, bonus structures, sales incentives, and equity awards, along with training and communication.
• Driving the annual compensation cycle, including planning and execution of the annual review process, cost modeling related to reward activities, and salary benchmarking.
• Managing employee benefits by collaborating with international brokers, payroll providers, and local HR teams to handle benefit renewals, changes, and communication, ensuring all reward communication materials are maintained and updated.
• Overseeing company share plan administration, including updating the Link Group, preparing modeling for share grants, and handling routine employee queries.
• Preparing UK Gender & Pay submissions by partnering with HR Operations and payroll teams, collaborating with external providers, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
• Handling salary survey submissions, reviewing salary ranges, and ensuring the Compensation Module within SuccessFactors is operational for the pay review process.
• Providing salary benchmarking services and ad hoc reporting and analysis to support reward decision-making.

We are looking for:

• A degree, ideally with a CIPD or World at Work Certification in Compensation.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience in a broad reward role, with understanding of employee benefits, pensions, health insurance, and disability insurance.
• Experience with share administration.
• A passion for data analysis and modeling, with the ability to interpret and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Supplier management experience is preferred.

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO dedicated to enabling clients to deliver life-changing therapies. With over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, we are pioneers in cell and gene therapy, collaborating with top pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive total reward packages.
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment.
• State-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities.

We aim to inspire every day. As we grow rapidly, we succeed through passion, commitment, and teamwork—join us and be part of our future.