Senior Reward Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Reward Analyst: Design, analyse, and optimise compensation, benefits, and recognition programmes with an accent on advanced analytical methods and evidence-based recommendations. Focus on leading complex reward projects, interpreting policies for compliance, and optimising Workday operations for efficiency and accuracy.

Cambridge/London, Hybrid

Company

Global healthcare company bringing innovative treatments to patients in pain management, infectious diseases, and other severe conditions across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

What you will do

• Conduct advanced analyses of compensation, benefits, and workforce costs to identify optimisation opportunities and risks.
• Interpret reward trends, policies, and regulations to recommend compliant, evidence-based solutions.
• Lead reward workstreams and projects, coordinating with HR, Finance, and vendors for cohesive delivery.
• Manage Workday reward operations, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and system enhancements.
• Provide expert guidance to HR partners and leaders on job evaluation, market pricing, and reward practices.
• Develop documentation and standards to build capability and ensure consistent reward application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Analyst or Senior Analyst in total reward or compensation.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday for compensation processes, reporting, and data management.
• Training in job evaluation methodologies such as WTW or Mercer (mandatory).
• Expert knowledge of compensation, benefits, job architecture, and reward governance.
• Advanced analytical skills, including complex modelling, root-cause analysis, and scenario planning.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible benefits package.
• Opportunities for learning and development through varied programmes.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment prioritising diversity and inclusion.