Reward Analyst | Data-Driven Pay & Benchmarking

Anderson Knight; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Reward Analyst on a fixed-term basis. This role centres on shaping and supporting strategic reward initiatives while managing day-to-day reward activities.

The successful candidate will conduct salary benchmarking, analyze reward data, and assist with annual salary reviews. Collaboration with HR, Finance, and external providers will be essential to deliver accurate remuneration insights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Reward, Compensation & Benefits, or a highly analytical HR role.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Comfortable interpreting and presenting reward data to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of salary benchmarking and compensation practices.
• Understanding of UK reward legislation and emerging pay transparency requirements would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of key reward initiatives, including pay transparency and reward framework development.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure reward programmes remain competitive.
• Assist with annual salary review and compensation planning processes.
• Analyse reward data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support the maintenance and development of job frameworks, grading structures and job evaluation methodologies.
• Contribute to executive and wider workforce remuneration reporting.
• Respond to reward and remuneration-related queries from managers and employees.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure effective delivery of reward programmes.
• Maintain high levels of data accuracy across HR and reward systems.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Salary benchmarking

UK reward legislation

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Reward Analyst on a fixed-term basis. This role centres on shaping and supporting strategic reward initiatives while managing day-to-day reward activities.

The successful candidate will conduct salary benchmarking, analyze reward data, and assist with annual salary reviews. Collaboration with HR, Finance, and external providers will be essential to deliver accurate remuneration insights.