Rewards Compensation Analyst

HR Search; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a meticulous Data Analyst in Reading to ensure compliance and governance of HR and payroll data. This role involves preparing regulatory reports and collaborating on data processes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in data analysis, knowledge of compliance laws, and familiarity with HRIS systems. This is a full-time position offering a chance to shape fair pay practices across borders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ data analysis experience, ideally in HR, payroll, or compliance.
• Knowledge of HRIS & payroll systems, with a compliance mindset.
• Familiarity with GDPR and pay transparency regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern sensitive HR and payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with pay laws.
• Prepare regulatory reports and audit documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Compliance understanding

Attention to detail

Regulatory reporting

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

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Base pay range

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Job Overview

Our client is seeking a meticulous, compliance-focused Data Analyst to join a global initiative at the intersection of pay equity, data governance, and legal compliance.

Reporting to the Reward Manager, you’ll be the custodian of reward-related data, ensuring it is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. From regulatory reporting and pay transparency to data privacy and governance standards, this role will see you play a pivotal part in shaping fair and transparent pay practices across borders.

Responsibilities

• Managing and governing sensitive HR, payroll, and reward data.
• Ensuring compliance with pay transparency, equal pay, and privacy laws.
• Preparing high-quality regulatory reports and audit documentation.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data processes.
• Embedding continuous improvement and process control into data management.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ data analysis experience (ideally in HR, payroll, or compliance).
• Knowledge of HRIS & payroll systems, with a compliance mindset.
• Familiarity with GDPR, pay transparency, and compensation regulations.
• Proven ability to maintain audit trails, compliance artefacts, and sensitive data integrity.
• Exposure to gender pay gap or equal pay reporting (desirable).
• Experience with cross-border payroll and compliance is advantageous.

This is more than a data role — it’s about ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance in how people are rewarded across the globe.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Retail