Reward Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity to build deep expertise in compensation and reward analytics within a complex, international organisation.

Reporting to the Compensation Manager, UK & Europe, you’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering regional compensation programmes across the UK & Europe, working closely with senior reward leaders, HR partners and the global compensation team.

• Contribute to the delivery of regional compensation programmes across the UK & Europe, in partnership with the Compensation Manager and Total Reward Director.
• Support the annual salary and bonus review, building strong foundations in data management, analysis and stakeholder query handling.
• Support regional pay gap reports, analyse results and share insights to inform action plans.
• Support Total Reward projects — such as EU Pay Transparency — through legislation monitoring, data analysis, and employee communications.
• Complete market salary surveys and benchmarking activities to support competitive reward decisions.
• Support the mid-year salary review for our graduates and apprentices, including data validation, cost modelling and alignment with our pay framework.
• Monitor our Real Living Wage compliance in line with our accreditation.
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for compensation‑related queries from HR colleagues, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement in our systems and process delivery.
• Develop, maintain and enhance our data reporting and analytics to support the above activities.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work confidently with data.
• Strong Excel capability (e.g. formulas, data validation, pivot tables).
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Process orientated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to present data and recommendations in a highly organised and logical way.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Well‑organised, proactive and able to manage changing priorities.

Desirable Skills & Behaviours

• Experience or interest in compensation or Total Reward.
• Exposure to pay gap reporting.
• Proficient in Powerpoint.
• Experience of using Workday.
• Experience of using PowerBI.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.