Total Rewards Analyst (18 Month FTC)

Yum! Brands -
Woking

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Benefits administration
Microsoft Excel
Dashboard visualisation
Stakeholder collaboration
SAP
Stakeholder liaison
HR analytics
Workday ERP
English
Payroll management
Data governance
Analysis skills
HR metrics reporting
Data analytics
Organisational skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Workday

Full job description

We are looking for a Total Rewards Analyst to support the delivery and continuous evolution of compensation and benefits programs, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland markets.

As part of the Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE), this role combines operational execution, analytics, and project exposure. You will help ensure that compensation and benefits practices remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements- including EU Pay Transparency initiatives.

This position offers a strong development opportunity for a professional seeking to deepen expertise in Total Rewards within a global organization supporting our iconic brands - Yum!, KFC, and Taco Bell.

You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, and external partners while contributing to country, regional and global transformation initiatives shaping the future of Total Rewards.

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to a Global Total Rewards COE

Hands-on experience with compensation and benefits frameworks and pay transparency regulations

Participation in transformation and harmonisation projects

Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment supporting globally recognised brands

Compensation (Primary Focus – UK & Republic of Ireland)

Support execution of annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus administration, and incentive processes

Prepare, validate, and analyze compensation datasets ensuring accuracy and governance

Maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job data within HR systems

Participate in market benchmarking and salary survey submissions

Contribute to job levelling and harmonization initiatives across markets

Ensure compliance with local legislation and internal policies

Support with roles leveling

Benefits

Support administration, coordination and invoicing of benefits programs across UK and Ireland

Assist with benefits cost analysis and reporting

Monitor alignment with local market practices and regulatory requirements

Primary contact for employee questions and conduct new joiner benefit inductions

Analytics & Insights

Develop compensation and benefits reporting and dashboards

Analyze rewards data to support decision-making and workforce insights

Identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations

Support internal and external audits where required

Projects & Transformation

Contribute to Global Total Rewards transformation initiatives, including:

Pay transparency readiness

Process harmonisation

HRIS and data governance improvements

Standardisation of Total Rewards practices

Support implementation of new tools, frameworks, and operating models within the COE

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with P&C, Payroll, and Finance, Global total rewards teams

Provide first-level guidance on compensation and benefits topics

Coordinate with external consultants and vendors

Qualification and Experience:

3–5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, HR analytics, or HR operations
Experience supporting UK strongly preferred

Exposure to compensation benchmarking and HR data analysis

Experience with HRIS systems (Oracle, Workday, SAP, or equivalent) is an advantage

Knowledge of Darwin Mercer benefits platform, payroll exposure a plus.

Exposure to hourly paid compensation preferred

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical mindset and data literacy

Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to balance operational execution with project work

Collaborative and proactive approach

Strong communication skills in an international environment

High level of discretion with confidential information

Languages:

Fluent English required

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