Overview
Location: Cambridge / London, Hybrid (hybrid work arrangement).
Responsibilities
* Conduct complex compensation, benefits, and workforce cost analyses, applying advanced analytical techniques to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for optimisation.
* Interpret internal and external reward trends to recommend evidence-based solutions aligned with organisational frameworks.
* Validate data across Workday and related sources to ensure accuracy in modelling, reporting, and forecasting activities.
* Present high-quality insights to stakeholders, outlining clear solution pathways with limited need for guidance.
* Apply expert knowledge to interpret reward policies, regulatory requirements, and market practices, recommending updates that maintain internal consistency and compliance.
* Evaluate the impact of internal and external changes on reward frameworks and propose best-practice solutions grounded in established methodologies.
* Support the maintenance of job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, and governance processes using recognised approaches.
* Lead the creation and refinement of reward procedures, ensuring accurate and repeatable application across the organisation.
* Lead specialised reward workstreams or project components, providing direction on complex analytical requirements and ensuring deliverables meet defined standards.
* Develop project plans that specify scope, data requirements, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.
* Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders—including HR, Finance, Talent, Culture & Development, and external vendors—to ensure cohesive delivery.
* Evaluate project outputs, identify areas for improvement, and embed repeatable, best-practice processes for future cycles.
* Serve as the functional expert for reward activities in Workday, ensuring accurate configuration, data integrity, and process execution across compensation cycles.
* Diagnose system or process issues and propose solutions that increase efficiency, transparency, and user adoption.
* Translate business requirements into Workday-ready specifications for enhancements, audit routines, and reporting improvements.
* Collaborate with HRIS teams to test, validate, and implement system changes to support reward governance and operational excellence.
Qualifications
* A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or an equivalent field.
* Proven experience as an Analyst or Senior Analyst within total reward or compensation.
* Demonstrated experience using Workday for compensation processes, reporting, and data management.
* Experience independently resolving complex analytical issues and designing evidence-based reward recommendations.
* Proven ability to lead workstreams, design analytical models, and deliver solutions within established governance frameworks.
* Training in job evaluation methodologies such as WTW or Mercer is mandatory.
* Expert knowledge of compensation, benefits, job architecture, and reward governance frameworks.
* Advanced analytical capability, including root-cause diagnosis and development of evidence-based, solution-oriented recommendations.
* High proficiency in Workday, covering reward configuration, data validation, reporting, and compensation cycle operations.
* Strong command of job evaluation methodologies and market benchmarking practices.
* Proven ability to develop, interpret, and apply complex analytical models and scenario analyses.
* Exceptional critical-thinking skills to navigate ambiguity and resolve complex reward challenges.
* High numerical accuracy and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable business insights.
* Demonstrated capability to proactively partner with HR colleagues through intentional engagement, accountability for outcomes, and forward-looking problem-solving.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits package
* Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme
* Collaborative, inclusive work environment
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and may be updated to reflect evolving business needs.
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