Reward - Senior Data Analyst

Hours:

12 month fixed term contract. 35 hours per week. Hybrid working, however an expectation of once a month on site at our Head Office in Skipton for key project activity.

Salary:

£60,000 Per Annum

Closing Date:

Fri, 6 Jun 2025

Salary up to £60k, dependent on experience.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Reward Senior Data Analyst to join our People Team on a fixed-term basis.  

 

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering data-led insights and recommendations that influence how we reward and recognise our people. From supporting salary reviews and bench-marking activities to optimising our benefits data and systems, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a purpose-led organisation.  

 

The core role of our Reward & Governance team, is to deliver a reward strategy that will attract, retain, and recognise our colleagues. We’re currently working on several innovative projects to develop and future-focus reward at Skipton – so now is an exciting time to join our team and really be part of something! 

 

Who Are We? 

 

Not just another building society. Not just another job. 

 

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. 

 

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. 

 

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. 

 

 

What Will You Be Doing? 

 

As a Reward Senior Data Analyst, you will be joining a dedicated team consisting of specialists in compensation, benefits, pensions, governance, and regulatory reward.  

 

Working across the full range of Reward and Governance accountabilities, you will work closely with the wider People team as well as leaders across the entire organisation.   

 

You will have the opportunity to: 

 

• Support the annual reward cycle, including salary and bonus processes, through data modelling, insights and reporting. 

• Conduct market bench-marking and analysis using external salary survey data to ensure competitiveness and fairness. 

• Analyse internal and external reward data to support policy decisions and strategic recommendations. 

• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track reward trends and monitor effectiveness.  

• Maintain and update reward-related data within our HR systems and ensure accuracy across processes. 

• Support the delivery of cyclical benefits activities, such as renewals and enrolments. 

• Work closely with HR Business Partners and other People teams to respond to queries and provide insights. 

• Play a key role in Workday reward configuration, testing and process improvements. 

• Ensure reward-related data and processes meet compliance, audit and GDPR requirements. 

 

What Do We Need From You? 

 

To be successful in this role you’ll need: 

 

• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

• Experience working with HR systems; Workday experience is particularly desirable. 

• Attention to detail and ability to interpret large, complex data sets. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to present data-driven insights. 

• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and share ideas. 

• Prior experience supporting reward, benefits, or HR analytics activities (in-house or consultancy). 

 

What’s In It For You? 

 

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.  

 

We have a range of other benefits available to you including; 

 

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme 

• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days 

• Employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) 

• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car  

• A commitment to training and development  

• Funded private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance for all our colleagues  

• 3 paid volunteering days per annum  

• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups 

• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership 

 

If you’re passionate about creating rewarding experiences for colleagues and want to make a tangible impact within a supportive and inclusive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.