Reward Analyst- Contract role - Inside IR35

We''re looking for a Rewards Analyst, with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. This is a pivotal and multi-faceted role, supporting the organisation''s pay and benefit benchmarking and compliance, in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive and supporting the Head of Reward with day to day duties. Key responsibilities Support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness. Develop clear, practical pay policies and guidance that stand up to scrutiny. On a day-to-day basis you will support the annual pay award process end-to-end, partnering directly with business leaders. Evaluate roles, recommend compensation levels, and balance internal equity with external market data. Drive survey participation, crunch the numbers and translate insights into action. Advise HR colleagues and managers on the full spectrum of compensation queries. Candidates will have Proven experience as a reward or compensation analyst, ideally within complex or global organisations. Strong expertise in benchmarking and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills. Ability to confidently advise and coach senior stakeholders with practical, business-focused recommendations. A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion through equitable reward practices. This is a contract role offered with a rate ..... full job details .....