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Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are looking for a Reward and Benefits Analyst with a strong focus on data provision and insight to support key projects around our people strategy.

About the Role

• Sitting within the People Team this role will be responsible for the preparation of detailed data files, analysis and modelling to support reward processes, including annual salary review, gender/ethnicity pay gap analysis and the provision of benchmark data.
• Support with market research and the review of new potential benefits alongside benchmarking existing arrangements, to ensure they remain relevant and competitive.
• Provide support on key projects around people strategy – including input into reporting requirements and set-up for the new Global HR system (implementation currently ongoing).

About You

• You’ll have a proven interest and understanding of HR and Reward and various Reward initiatives including salary benchmarking, compensation, well-being, gender and ethnicity pay gap.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting with the ability to use data to explain and understand key trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Good knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office with a particular emphasis on Excel: lookups, arrays, modelling, Pivot Tables, graphs and charts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, with a high level of personal credibility, meticulous attention to detail and self-motivated approach.

You can see the full job description here

We strive for transparency in remuneration. The salary band for this position is £30,000 - £45,000 per annum.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 15th June.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your application process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Rose on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.

At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day. We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Our Working Environment
We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal. Our multi-faith prayer room provides privacy for those who require a safe space when in the office. Also, coming soon, the Yellow room, a dedicated space for expressing if you are breastfeeding.

Additional Benefits & Policies
We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.