Rewards Specialist

Job Title: Rewards Specialist (6 months assignment) Location: Boston Area Location Type: Remote Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/ Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more. Company Overview At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications. Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included. Why Join Us Work on high-impact, technically complex solutions across global industries Be part of a collaborative, people-first culture with strong internal mobility Access career growth and development opportunities, including leadership pathways Contribute to a company committed to inclusion, innovation, and sustainability Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and motivated Rewards Specialist to join our dynamic team. Key Responsibilities: The Reward Analyst/Reward Specialist is an individual contributor who supports the day-to-day delivery of compensation activities across the Americas region. This role reports directly to the Head of HR – Americas, with a close working relationship with the Head of Reward and People Analytics to ensure alignment with central Reward practices. Day-to-day work direction and oversight is provided by the Reward and Analytics Manager. The role supports salary administration, market benchmarking, incentive plan tracking, and pay review administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded HR professional looking to build a career in reward, gaining broad exposure to compensation design, benchmarking, and incentive plan operations in a dynamic, multi-country environment. What You'll Be Doing Compensation Support Assist in the administration and maintenance of salary structures and job evaluation frameworks across the Americas. Co-ordinate the annual compensation review cycle, including preparing and validating data, building templates, and tracking approvals.Conduct market benchmarking analysis using external survey sources (e.g., WTW, Mercer) to support pay review discussions and Reward recommendations. Co-ordinate off-cycle salary processes, preparing relevant data and documentation in line with compensation guidelines. Support job evaluation activity in collaboration with the wider Reward and HR team, preparing role information and analysis for review through the agreed grading process. Review promotion cases against internal pay equity benchmarks and prepare analysis to support Reward and HR decision-making. Calculate compensation-related costs in coordination with Finance, ensuring accurate and timely cost impact analysis for any reward decisions. I ncentive Plan Administration Calculate Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) payouts accurately and on schedule, ensuring alignment with plan rules, eligibility criteria, and attainment data. Maintain accurate records of eligibility, quota assignments, and attainment data for incentive participants. Assist in preparing reports and summaries for Finance and Sales leadership on incentive spend and performance. HR Systems & Operations Partner with HR Operations to identify and resolve data discrepancies and process gaps. Work in close alignment with the Watson-Marlow Reward team to support the local application of global reward frameworks, toolkits, and initiatives across the Americas, ensuring local practices remain consistent with global standards. Compliance & Administration Assist with pay transparency compliance by maintaining required documentation and supporting reporting obligations across U.S. states and other jurisdictions. Contribute to ongoing process improvement in reward administration and analytics workflows. Who You'll Be Working With As the Reward Analyst/Reward Specialist, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Americas HR team and beyond: Head of HR-Americas – your direct manager Head of Reward and People Analytics – close working relationship, ensuring alignment with central Reward practices and functional direction on key Reward activities. Reward and Analytics Manager – provides day-to-day guidance, prioritisation and technical review HR Business Partners – to support compensation decisions, data requests, and employee life cycle transactions Finance Teams – to align on headcount and incentive data HR Systems & Operations Teams – to maintain data accuracy across ADP Workforce Now and Cornerstone for compensation records Watson-Marlow Reward team – to receive and localize global frameworks and tools Sales Leadership – for incentive plan data, eligibility tracking, and payout reporting This Is What You'll Need to Be Successful 1–5 years of experience in compensation or a related analytical role; the specific level of experience and depth of subject-matter expertise required will be determined based on the final scope and grading of the role Strong Excel and data skills, including the ability to build models, manipulate large datasets, and work with formulas, pivot tables, and lookups Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Cornerstone, or similar platforms Exposure to compensation concepts – salary bands, market benchmarking, pay review cycles High attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong sense of data integrity and confidentiality Ability to organize and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced, decentralized environment Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present data findings to non-technical stakeholders Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn – this role offers significant exposure and growth in the reward space Physical Requirements Communication : Effective communication skills to interact with colleagues in person, by phone, or via video conferencing tools (e.g., Teams or Zoom). Work Environment: Typical office setting with moderate noise levels and standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion . We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.