Job Description
Are you a data-driven Reward professional looking to step up your impact in a forward-thinking, transformation-focused organisation?
We’re partnering with a leading UK-based financial services business that is investing heavily in its people, platforms, and proposition. As part of this journey, they are now looking for a Reward Analyst to join their high-performing HR function.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering reward strategy in a complex, evolving environment. You’ll work at the heart of annual compensation processes while providing insight-led analysis that directly influences business decisions.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Supporting the annual salary and bonus cycle, including data preparation, validation, and analysis
* Managing and analysing market benchmarking and compensation survey data
* Maintaining and developing reward systems, tools, and datasets
* Producing insights and reporting on pay equity, reward trends, and regulatory disclosures (e.g. pay gap reporting)
* Partnering with HR and business leaders to provide reward guidance and recommendations
* Contributing to reward-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including use of AI tools to enhance efficiency
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from analytically strong Reward professionals who thrive on working with data and influencing outcomes.
You’ll likely bring:
* Experience in a Reward / Compensation Analyst role, including supporting compensation cycles
* Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret large datasets
* Understanding of market benchmarking and salary survey data
* A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Ideally, exposure to financial services or similarly complex organisations
* Experience with tools such as Workday, PayScale, or similar (desirable)
Why Apply?
* Join a business undergoing meaningful transformation and growth
* Work on high-impact reward initiatives that shape employee experience
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking HR team
* Hybrid working with a Southampton base
* Strong focus on inclusion, fairness, and transparency in reward practices
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking to elevate your Reward career in a role that blends analytical depth with real business influence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.