Senior Reward Analyst

CDW LLC.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a commercially minded Senior Reward Analyst to support the delivery of Total Reward strategy across the UK and international business. You will design, analyse, and deliver reward programmes that attract, motivate, and retain top talent, using advanced analytics and BI tools.

The role requires hands-on Workday expertise, strong data interpretation skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to modernise reward processes and enhance the employee experience across regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Reward Analyst or Senior Reward Analyst role within a complex matrix organisation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel and data visualization.
• Hands-on experience with Workday (reporting and reward modules).
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to shape recommendations, drive decision‑making, influence stakeholders, improve the employee experience and continuously improve HR services and outcomes.
• Strong process mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Clear, influential communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical support across compensation, benefits, incentives and recognition programmes.
• Lead data analysis, modelling, and evaluation to guide reward decision making.
• Produce high quality reporting and insights using BI or other visualisation tools.
• Maintain and enhance reward reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.
• Act as the Workday subject matter expert for reward, responsible for data quality, reporting, configuration and improvements.
• Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure data is maintained accurately and used effectively.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and data integrity using Workday and emerging technologies including AI tools.
• Review and improve reward processes to drive standardisation, simplification and automation.
• Support the Head of Reward in the delivery of annual and cyclical reward programmes including annual compensation cycle, market benchmarking, job architecture, incentive modelling and benefits optimisation.
• Partner with HR, Finance and business leaders to ensure strong project governance, effective communication and smooth delivery.
• Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners, Shared Services, Finance and business leaders.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide expert advice on reward policy, systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively across functions and regions to ensure alignment with global reward principles.
• Deputise for the Head of Reward when required, acting as a key point of contact for reward updates and decision support.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Workday reporting

Large dataset handling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

BI dashboards

Workday

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

CDW is seeking a commercially minded, data driven Senior Reward Analyst to support the delivery of Total Reward strategy across the UK and International business. This role supports the Head of Reward in designing, analysing, and delivering reward programmes that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. The role combines advanced analytics, strong systems capability, and a continuous improvement mindset to modernise reward processes and enhance the employee experience.

What you will do:

Reward Operations and Analytics

• Deliver analytical support across compensation, benefits, incentives and recognition programmes.
• Lead data analysis, modelling, and evaluation to guide reward decision making.
• Produce high quality reporting and insights using BI or other visualisation tools.
• Maintain and enhance reward reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.

Workday and Systems

• Act as the Workday subject matter expert for reward, responsible for data quality, reporting, configuration and improvements.
• Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure data is maintained accurately and used effectively.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and data integrity using Workday and emerging technologies including AI tools.

Process Improvement

• Review and improve reward processes to drive standardisation, simplification and automation.
• Recommend and implement improvements that make processes user friendly and scalable.
• Support continuous improvement across the Reward function.

Reward Projects

• Support the Head of Reward in the delivery of annual and cyclical reward programmes including annual compensation cycle, market benchmarking, job architecture, incentive modelling and benefits optimisation.
• Partner with HR, Finance and business leaders to ensure strong project governance, effective communication and smooth delivery.

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners, Shared Services, Finance and business leaders.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide expert advice on reward policy, systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively across functions and regions to ensure alignment with global reward principles.
• Deputise for the Head of Reward when required, acting as a key point of contact for reward updates and decision support.

What we expect of you:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Reward Analyst or Senior Reward Analyst role within a complex matrix organisation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday (reporting and reward modules).
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to shape recommendations, drive decision‑making, influence stakeholders, improve the employee experience and continuously improve HR services and outcomes.
• Strong process mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Clear, influential communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence at all levels and create a narrative to secure business buy‑in and adoption.
• Commercial awareness, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, make sound judgements and adapt style to maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Experience with BI dashboards or similar tools.
• Exposure to international reward programmes.
• Knowledge of job evaluation, benchmarking and market surveys.
• Familiarity with AI tools and how they can enhance HR and reward operations.
• Highly organized and detail focused.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a proactive, solutions driven approach.
• Collaborative, curious and keen to use technology to modernise reward.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever‑evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision‑making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broader industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.