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Senior Reward Analyst

Channel4 -
Manchester

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Job details

From £45,063 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Data modelling
Report writing
Microsoft Excel
Maintenance
Analysis skills
Legal drafting
Human resources
Payroll
Communication skills

Full job description

Vacancy No

VN2803

Location City

Manchester

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

Department: People
Reporting to: Reward Lead
Location: Manchester
Job Grade: P1

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The People Team are role models for the behaviour and values of Channel 4.
Our people processes/activities remove complexity and support fast decision making across the organisation.

We understand our people like we understand our viewers – our data and insight allow us to engage with them in the right way, at the right time. We coach and guide the business using best practise to enable them to lead in an engaging and inspiring way.

We work collaboratively across Talent & Development, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion, and People Systems to support the business in creating a high-performance, inclusive environment that enables Channel 4 to deliver on its remit and produce award-winning content.

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports the Reward Lead to deliver a market competitive reward offering through the provision of robust data analysis, modelling and effective delivery of BAU reward related tasks.

As a trusted adviser, you will contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of reward processes, including the delivery of cyclical reward activities and provision of robust data-led insights that support strategic decision-making.

You will apply a strong understanding of reward principles and policies, alongside a working knowledge of adjacent HR disciplines, to exercise sound judgement and communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

This role requires a strong awareness of how reward integrates with the wider People function and contributes to overall organisational effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the first point of contact for reward-related queries from the People team, Payroll or Finance, applying sound judgment and a clear understanding of policy and process, resolving issues efficiently and escalating where needed.
Support the Reward Lead in delivering cyclical reward activities, including pay reviews, bonus schemes, salary benchmarking and budgeting, taking ownership of some elements and ensuring timely and accurate execution.
Develop and maintain complex reward models to support cyclical activities, scenario panning and decision making, providing clear analysis and recommendations to the Reward Lead.
Perform accurate job evaluation and levelling, supporting the integrity of the internal pay framework and providing sound advice on external salary benchmarking.
Complete remuneration and benefits survey data submissions, providing clear analysis and interpretation of the results to support decision‑making by senior stakeholders and the Remuneration Committee.
Contribute to reward related projects, playing a key role in the delivery of Total Reward Statements, mandatory reporting and incentive design.
Supporting the Reward Lead with the development and evolution of the Reward Strategy and associated roll-out of any changes to process or policy as a result.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including pay gap reporting and equal pay audits, maintaining accurate records and supporting audit readiness.
Perform the reconciliation of monthly payroll to ensure compensation and benefit changes have been reflected correctly.
Occasionally supporting the Benefits Manager with benefits management, analysis or cost modelling as required.
Maintain data accuracy across reward systems and processes, ensuring the quality and reliability of information used by the team and stakeholders.
Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and appropriately to a range of stakeholders, supporting collaboration and informed decision-making.
Ad hoc data or modelling tasks as deemed suitable by the Reward Lead.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Proven experience in compensation/reward analyst roles, with a strong understanding of reward principles and how they apply in a business context.
Strong analytical and data modelling skills with advanced Excel proficiency, and experience using and maintaining data in HR systems.
Confident handling large datasets, creating large and complex models from scratch, and delivering insights that drive action and support strategic decisions.
Comprehensive understanding of job evaluations, market remuneration data, completing data submissions, benchmarking and interpreting survey results (familiar with Willis Towers Watson methodology or similar).
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly and influence a range of stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building skills, with an understanding of how your work supports the Reward and broader People strategy.
Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to shifting business needs.
Demonstrated ability to apply judgment based on analysis of information, and to understand how your work contributes to the performance and effectiveness of the wider team.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Knowledge of UK pay legislation and mandatory reporting requirements.
Familiarity with internal pay frameworks, their maintenance and evolution.
Experience with benefits management, administration and working with external suppliers.
Some knowledge of payroll processes.
Experience with report writing, policy documentation and/or drafting communications.

Basic salary per annum starting from

£45,063.00

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won’t be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the ‘Essential Experience & Skills’ outlined in the Job Description (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;

Private medical insurance

Free Virtual GP access for employees

Free Female Health hormone test each year

Free Tastecard membership

Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter

Discounted Gym memberships

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.
Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

15 Jun 2026

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.

We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme:
Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer:
Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Workplace Adjustments:
We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail [email protected]

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