Rewards Analyst

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).

• Manage bonus and incentive program data, including calculations, scenario modelling, and distribution reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, streamline reporting, and enhance analytical capability across HR.
• Support mandatory Gender Pay Gap reporting with robust data analysis and insight.
• Stay ahead of evolving tools, technologies, and best practices in HR analytics.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Leadership teams to translate analytics into strategy and drive continuous improvement in reward programs.
• Analyse pay, bonus, and benefits data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.
• Update and present KPI analyses and insights for board papers.
• Ensure high data quality and consistency across all reward datasets.
• Deliver accurate, timely management reports and ad-hoc analyses to support executive and board-level decision-making.
• Maintain strict data confidentiality while ensuring reports are reliable and audit-ready.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards covering pay, incentives, and benefits, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and actionable insights.
• Collect, validate, and analyse salary and incentive data to support the annual pay review and bonus cycles.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of new reward initiatives using data-driven evidence.

• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in reward analytics, including compensation, benefits, and incentive modelling.
• Degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced skills in Power BI and Excel; SQL or similar data extraction experience a plus.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Cyclical Reward Activities

• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)
• Competitive Salary – Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays