Reward & Benefits Analyst

Reward & Benefits Analyst (Maternity Cover) – People Team

Closing date and time:

• This job advert will remain open to new applications until a suitable candidate has been identified. Please submit your application at the earliest availability to ensure its receipt.

Reports to:

• Reward & Benefits Manager

Contact term:

• This is a full-time fixed term up to 12 month position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

The Reward & Benefits Analyst role sits within the Reward & Benefits team, which incorporates Payroll, Benefits and Recognition.

We’re looking for a Reward & Benefits Analyst to play a key role in delivering and developing a wide range of reward-related initiatives here at the Crick. From salary benchmarking, annual pay reviews to benefits provision and statutory reporting, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how we attract, reward, and retain. You will be the first point of contact for all reward and benefits queries both from our employees, as well as 3rd party providers and will play a key role in supporting ad hoc reward projects and all of the reward and benefits activities via our system Workday.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge of reward, Workday, and People operations, working on a diverse range of responsibilities and projects and being a part of a busy and established team.

If you are looking to join an organisation where you can make a difference and contribute to a rapidly developing function that supports world class science, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

As a Reward & Benefit Analyst, some of your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Compensation

• Using the WTW and Brightmine salary survey methodology and/or assimilating additional external pay data to benchmark roles against the external market and provide clear recommendations based on the data
• supporting the implementation of the annual pay review and outstanding contribution review programmes

Benefits

• Managing and maintaining the benefits information on our online benefits portal and intranet, ensuring is up to date at all times
• Managing the day-to-day relationships with our benefit providers

Workday

• Acting as Compensation and Benefits Partner in Workday, approving benefit and compensation changes and providing support to EEs and Managers on compensation and benefits related tasks in Workday, where necessary
• Performing regular checks of the compensation and benefits data in Workday

Other

• Building collaborative relationships with People Advisory and People Hub teams, and supporting the People Advisory team on the resolution of pay related ER issues
• Cover the Reward and Payroll Coordinator when absent on managing the Benefits administration inbox and invoicing.

See the full job description here.

About you

You should have:

(Minimum criteria *)

• Previous experience in Reward in a similar role in a complex and changing organisation or previous experience in a smaller role and an enthusiasm to learn and desire to take the next step *
• Previous experience of job evaluation methodology, salary surveys and benchmarking *
• A proven ability to combine advanced excel modelling skills with solid numerical and analytical skills, and work with complex data, turning this into meaningful insights *
• A proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Previous experience of building and maintaining relationships with benefit providers *
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Experience in mail merges and detailed spreadsheet work is necessary

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being:
• 24/7 GP consultation services.
• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Back-up care for dependents.
• Childcare support allowance.
• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks:
• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.