Compensation Analyst £40k-£45k - London

Ref: KVOB252
Salary: c. £40,000
Location: [London] London
Closing Date: 13-Aug-12

Job Description

Compensation Analyst, Financial Services, London – Up to £45k + Bonus
A key client of Williams Kent is looking to recruit a Compensation Analyst to work within the Global Compensation team based in the central London offices. The individual will be responsible for the delivery of the annual compensation review, ad-hoc projects and the provision of advice and information to clients across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, relevant information and analytical support on compensation practices to enable senior management/HR Generalists to make informed decisions
• Modelling of bonus pools to support the business in setting compensation parameters
• Preparation of management reports for senior stakeholders
• Ownership of specific business areas during the annual compensation review; requiring stakeholder management, compensation presentations and real time spend analysis
• Consolidation, analysis and interpretation of market data information and trends
• Submission of annual compensation surveys to market data providers
• Work closely with finance teams across the globe to ensure compensation data has been booked correctly
• Monthly employee data validation to ensure that systems are maintained with accurate compensation data
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the firm

Skills required:

• Experience interpreting and analysing market data is essential (ideally McLagan market data
• Solid experience (3 years+) in reward, preferably within Financial Services
• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills – to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels (both internally and externally)
• Excellent numerical ability
• Commitment to problem solving and delivery
• A pro-active and flexible attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• An understanding of the financial regulatory environment
• The ability to maintain and promote a strongly collegiate firm culture and to uphold and strengthen the core values of the firm amongst HR staff
• Commercial approach with strong project management skills and ability to multitask
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential, whilst advanced Access and PowerPoint is desirable

This is an unrivalled opportunity in the current marketplace to join a market leader and take your career to the next level. If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply with an up to date CV and call Kevin O’Brien on 0207 8066231.

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