Rewards Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector is seeking a Rewards Analyst to support their global reward strategy. The role involves data analysis, market benchmarking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance compensation processes and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in a related role, possessing strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a reward, HR, or analytical role preferred.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills essential.
• Experience with RSU administration and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support annual compensation cycle including data analysis and benchmarking.
• Assist in administration of RSU grants and equity plans.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR Operations for budget forecasting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

HRIS or compensation tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors)

Job description

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Client:

PaymentGenes Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role Purpose

As a Reward Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of our clients global reward strategy. Working closely with the Head of Reward and Reward Consultants, you will provide analytical, operational, and project support across compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Your work will help ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant reward processes that align with business goals and support employee engagement and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of RSU grants and equity plans, including tracking, vesting schedules, employee communications, and regulatory reporting.
• Support the annual compensation cycle, including data preparation, analysis, benchmarking, and coordination of communications.
• Maintain and enhance reward data tools, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and drive process improvements.
• Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations to support pay review decisions and reward proposals.
• Provide day-to-day support on compensation and benefits queries, liaising with external vendors as needed.
• Partner with Finance and HR Operations to support reconciliation, budget forecasting, and payroll alignment.
• Contribute to reward-related projects such as pay transparency, global mobility, benefits harmonisation, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure global compliance with tax, legal, and reporting obligations.
• Support employee-facing reward communications and maintain up-to-date process documentation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong Excel skills and the ability to draw insights from complex datasets.
• Strong attention to detail with experience in maintaining and validating HR/reward data.
• Familiarity with RSU administration, including vesting schedules and compliance considerations.
• Basic knowledge of market benchmarking tools and pay transparency initiatives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of HRIS or compensation tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a reward, HR, or analytical role, ideally in an international environment.

Success Factors

• Accurate and timely support of RSU and compensation cycle activities.
• Delivery of high-quality data analysis and insights that inform reward decisions.
• Maintenance of clean, validated reward data and documentation.
• Positive stakeholder feedback from HR, Finance, and employees on reward processes and support.