Global Reward Analyst
Location: Basingstoke/Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent - Salaried
Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in branded entertainment, creating memorable experiences for millions of guests through world-famous attractions and resorts including LEGOLAND®, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds
As a Global Reward Analyst, you'll support the delivery and continuous improvement of reward programmes across Merlin. Working closely with People teams and business leaders, you'll provide data-driven insights, manage key reward processes, and help ensure fair, consistent and informed reward decisions across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Support global salary benchmarking activities, ensuring accurate, high-quality data submissions and collaborating with teams across the business.
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Lead the job evaluation process, including training stakeholders, facilitating evaluation panels and maintaining consistency in role assessments.
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Support the development and ongoing maintenance of Merlin's job architecture, including annual reviews and the introduction of new roles.
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Manage reward team purchase orders and invoicing, ensuring accurate tracking and timely resolution of queries.
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Support global mobility activities, including compensation data management and cost recharge processes.
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Assist with regulatory and compliance requirements across multiple regions through data analysis, reporting and process updates.
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Support the development, testing and continuous improvement of reward tools and processes, partnering with Senior Reward Business Partners on implementation.
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Help administer annual reward cycles, including pay reviews and bonus processes, acting as a key contact for system and spreadsheet queries.
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Partner with the People Data team to maintain accurate reward data and job architecture records.
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Provide reward administration support across incentive plans, bonus communications, total reward statements and other reward programmes.
