Compensation & Benefits Data Analyst - Maternity Cover (14 months)

Department:
HR

Location:
London

Description
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality people analytics and reward insights that inform strategic HR and business decisions. There will be a heavy focus on the annual remuneration cycle, including annual pay reviews, input to Group Executive and Remuneration Committee papers and plc reporting disclosures. In addition, there will be a requirement to understand and respond to queries about benefits and reward policies and update benefits information as required. The role will also be required to manage and report on HR data, providing input to the selection and presentation of appropriate metrics.

The role will have the opportunity to shape our approach to people analytics and data support the needs of a growing business.

Specific Responsibilities
Reward Cycle & Executive Reporting

• Support the annual compensation process, including modelling of salary, bonus, and long-term incentives
• Assist in preparing inputs for the Remuneration Committee and Group Executive papers
• Contribute to the Annual Remuneration Report and other statutory disclosures (e.g., Gender Pay Gap)
• Respond to audit queries related to remuneration and reporting

People Analytics & HR Metrics

• Produce and analyse data on key HR metrics (e.g., attrition, absence, recruitment)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine people metrics aligned to business needs
• Support the annual G&A budgeting process with accurate headcount and cost data

Systems & Data Integrity

• Work with the technology team to optimise tools for HR data analysis and reporting
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll change data and outputs
• Support benchmarking exercises using proprietary platforms

Benefits & share plan administration

• Work with the HR Operations team to update benefits information as required
• Support benefits renewal and benchmarking exercises
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of share plan activity for internal stakeholders and external disclosures (using the EquatePlus share administration platform)

Essential
Essential Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience of Reward and HR Data analysis, ideally in a listed, regulated environment
• Strong technical, numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organised and able to manage own time, meet deadlines and prioritise work independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of using a range of different people and data analytics tools
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Good stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience with payroll processes and systems
• Familiarity with share plan administration platforms (e.g., EquatePlus by Computershare) and understanding of share scheme reporting requirements in a listed company context
• Good understanding of benefits programs
• Exposure to people analytics tools (e.g., SAGE, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

The Lancashire Way
At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

Straight-talking
We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone's voice matters.

Collaborative
We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

Hard-working
We all have a stake in the company's success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

Responsible
We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

Positive
We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.