Reward Analyst (6 month FTC)

About Us at GoCardless

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. 

GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States.

At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! 

And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply!

The role

Reporting to the Head of Total Reward, the Reward Analyst will be an integral part of the Reward Center of Excellence in GoCardless. The role will act as a first point of contact for reward operations.  They will take ownership of pay analysis, support in the seamless delivery of our global equity plans and the annual pay review. The role will also work closely with the Reward Manager, who is responsible for the management of our key programs. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Reward Analyst with a strong track record of delivering on key reward initiatives to take on a hands-on role in a fast-paced, high-energy team and further their career within a Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in equity and acquisition related activities during a period of significant change.

What excites you 

• Key Reward Processes: You will work closely with the Head of Reward and Reward Manager in delivering key processes including: the annual pay review and incentive payouts, as well as external benchmarking submissions.
• EU Pay Transparency Directive: You will take ownership of data collation and analysis; rolling out and managing key reward processes and supporting project management to ensure compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Acquisition Activities:  You will support the Head of Reward and Reward Manager in any acquisition activities as and when required by the business.
• Analytical Ownership: You will take ownership of all Reward analysis, reconciliation and auditing; acting as the internal owner for maintaining high data integrity across our People Team systems and tools.
• Pay Ranges and Benchmarking:  You will be the first point of contact for pay range requests: conducting relevant benchmarking and utilising market data to  ensure pay ranges are maintained, reviewed and delivered in a timely manner, in line with the GoCardless Reward Philosophy.
• Global Equity: You will support the Reward Manager in the administration of our global equity plans, including any relevant grants, and analysis on share holding. You will be a key superuser of our equity management platform (Carta), owning data integrity, user access and reporting requirements to the wider business.

What excites us

• Fast-Paced Collaboration: A true team player, you thrive in the face of changing priorities and are at your best when deadlines are tight.
• An Analytical Mind and Inclination for Problem-Solving: You naturally break down complex issues and apply rigorous logic to data, finding and presenting solutions to operational and analytical challenges in a fast-paced global environment.
• Advanced Data Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency in advanced spreadsheet tools (Excel or Google Sheets), combined with proven abilities in large-scale data manipulation, processing, auditing, and reconciliation to ensure the absolute accuracy of our compensation data.
• High Accuracy and Detail Orientation: You possess an exceptional level of precision and attention to detail, which is critical for managing compensation and regulatory compliance, allowing you to prioritize effectively and work to tight deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Seasoned Reward Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in the compensation space, with a passion for Reward and the ability to work at a fast pace.
• Strong Data Visualisation Skills: Experience using a range of tools (Google Workspace) to present complex data clearly, turning analysis into easily digestible insights for managers and stakeholders

Base salary range: £68,000 - £102,000 (gross)

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data.  Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point (£68,000 - £85,000 gross) of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
• Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time off: Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days.

Life at GoCardless

We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand:

• 45% identify as women 
• 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 
• 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 
• 9% identify as neurodiverse 
• 2% identify as disabled 

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report 

Sustainability at GoCardless

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, we’re working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. 

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