Senior HR Reward Analyst Salary: £45,272 per annum Band: UKRI Band E Hours: Full/Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE ) Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Based in Swindon or Harwell, Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working). Closing Date: 27th August 2025 Reporting to: Head of Reward Team Purpose The HR function in UK Research and Innovation is vital to enabling the achievement of the organisational objectives. It delivers all HR services across a complex organisation working across the nine councils and with a vast array of professional areas and locations with diverse capabilities as part of the wider corporate services structure. Human Resource is critical to ensuring that all people related services are robust, appropriately controlled and create appropriate workplace conditions. UK Research and Innovation HR includes a Reward Centre of Expertise offering dedicated resource with a deep specialism in specific Reward disciplines at a strategic and operational level. Job Purpose The Senior Reward Analyst is responsible for data analytics and cyclical Reward operations, interacting with stakeholders across the organisation, providing tailored data insights and advice on pay and reward related topics and supporting the Reward team with specialist projects throughout the year. There are 2 roles at this level within the team The role supports all employees in understanding their overall pay and benefits package and any links to performance management. The Job holder will: Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders across the nine organisations that make up UKRI and external supplier organisations. Ensure communication remains open and regular with internal corporate stakeholders including; HR Leadership Team, HR Business Partners/Leads, HR Operations teams, Finance and other UKRI support roles, so that all parties are aware of their responsibilities. Work on joint activities directly related to the achievement of UKRI HR Reward objectives Ensure that analysis provided is accurate and timely and support the needs of the requestor Be flexible to meet fluctuating workloads throughout the year Promote a team-based culture where flexibility of approach and continuous improvement is encouraged Operate professionally e.g. with regard to confidentiality Main Outputs & Activities OUTPUTS: Analysis, Reporting Governance and MI: ACTIVITIES: Provide and validate reports and analysis of system data and current market trends support to provide high quality information and advice to feed into strategic reward initiatives. Advising and proposing of pay structures and pay increases based on modelling and options Analysis of current reward mechanisms to feed into the ongoing pay transformation agenda Lead on Gender Pay Gap reporting, including the annual data analysis required in line legislative requirements and drafting the report. Working with senior stakeholders to reach agreement on the finalised report and communications team to publish. Lead Equal Pay Reporting requirements to highlight risks and opportunities and to influence the implementation of any changes in reward strategy. Input to internal and external pay related audits working with National Audit Office (NAO), internal audit and UKRI Finance Effective response to Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) requests and Freedom of Information (FOI) remuneration related queries Annual Pay Award Cycle: Lead and provide effective pay modelling to support Trade Union negotiations and information provided to HR Senior Leadership Team and DSIT. Engaging effectively with stakeholders to ensure deliverables, milestones and timelines are agreed and achieved Lead accurate implementation and reporting of the pay award. Continuously improve the cyclical process Stakeholder Management: Supporting the wider HR function with advice on compensation and benefits queries and operations. Be a key point of contact between the Reward team and payroll, DSIT, Trade Union representatives and the wider HR team to ensure effective delivery and communication of UKRI Reward objectives. Work with UKRI communications teams for internal and external publication of reward related reports and information Person Specification Knowledge and Skills (S) - Assessed at shortlisting (I) - Assessed at interview (S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview Essential: Experience of working in HR, business analytics or payroll either as a reward specialist or with transferable skills relevant to the role (S) Experience of data analytics and problem solving (S&I) Experience of communication with stakeholders at different levels (S&I) Experience of project management (S) Systems literate - MS Office, Excel (e.g. using pivot tables, lookups and nested IF functions). (S) Ability to assimilate complex information and present to a non-technical audience (I) Proactive and delivery focussed approach (I) Ability to challenge and overcome obstacles (I) Knowledge of reward related employment legislation e.g. Equal Pay, Gender Pay Gap reporting, GDPR. (S&I) Appreciation of data confidentiality (I) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! UKRI are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below; An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI - UKRI UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.