Are you passionate about using data to shape reward strategies and drive real business impact?
Join our People team as a Reward Data Analyst, where you’ll transform complex data into powerful insights that shape how we recognise and reward our people.
As part of our Reward and HR Analytics function, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering data-driven insights that underpin pay, bonus, benefits, and incentive strategies. You’ll own the design and delivery of Power BI dashboards, build robust reporting models, and partner across HR and Finance to ensure our reward decisions are fair, competitive, and aligned with our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
What you’ll be doing:
Data Analytics & Reporting
* Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards covering pay, incentives, and benefits, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and actionable insights.
* Analyse pay, bonus, and benefits data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.
* Deliver accurate, timely management reports and ad-hoc analyses to support executive and board-level decision-making.
* Ensure high data quality and consistency across all reward datasets.
* Update and present KPI analyses and insights for board papers.
Cyclical Reward Activities
* Collect, validate, and analyse salary and incentive data to support the annual pay review and bonus cycles.
* Maintain strict data confidentiality while ensuring reports are reliable and audit-ready.
* Manage bonus and incentive program data, including calculations, scenario modelling, and distribution reporting.
* Support mandatory Gender Pay Gap reporting with robust data analysis and insight.
Reward Strategy & Process Improvement
* Partner with HR, Finance, and Leadership teams to translate analytics into strategy and drive continuous improvement in reward programs.
* Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of new reward initiatives using data-driven evidence.
* Identify opportunities to automate processes, streamline reporting, and enhance analytical capability across HR.
* Stay ahead of evolving tools, technologies, and best practices in HR analytics.
What we’re looking for:
* Degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in reward analytics, including compensation, benefits, and incentive modelling.
* Advanced skills in Power BI and Excel; SQL or similar data extraction experience a plus.
* Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and a meticulous eye for detail.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Why Join Us:
* Competitive Salary – Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)
* Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
* Life assurance
* Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
At Arcus FM, we’re committed to creating a culture where data drives fairness, transparency, and innovation in how we reward our people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, work with senior leaders, and continuously develop your analytical expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment.