Total Rewards Analyst (18 Month FTC)

We are looking for a Total Rewards Analyst to support the delivery and continuous evolution of compensation and benefits programs, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland markets. As part of the Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE), this role combines operational execution, analytics, and project exposure. You will help ensure that compensation and benefits practices remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements- including EU Pay Transparency initiatives. This position offers a strong development opportunity for a professional seeking to deepen expertise in Total Rewards within a global organization supporting our iconic brands - Yum!, KFC, and Taco Bell. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, and external partners while contributing to country, regional and global transformation initiatives shaping the future of Total Rewards. What You’ll Gain Exposure to a Global Total Rewards COE Hands-on experience with c ompensation and benefits frameworks and pay transparency regulations Participation in transformation and harmonisation projects Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment supporting globally recognised brands Compensation (Primary Focus – UK & Republic of Ireland ) Support execution of annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus administration, and incentive processes Prepare, validate, and analyze compensation datasets ensuring accuracy and governance Maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job data within HR systems Participate in market benchmarking and salary survey submissions Contribute to job levelling and harmonization initiatives across markets Ensure compliance with local legislation and internal policies Support with roles leveling Benefits Support administration , coordination and invoicing of benefits programs across UK and Ireland Assist with benefits cost analysis and reporting Monitor alignment with local market practices and regulatory requirements Primary contact for employee questions and conduct new joiner benefit inductions Analytics & Insights Develop compensation and benefits reporting and dashboards Analyze rewards data to support decision-making and workforce insights Identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations Support internal and external audits where required Projects & Transformation Contribute to Global Total Rewards transformation initiatives, including: Pay transparency readiness Process harmonisation HRIS and data governance improvements Standardisation of Total Rewards practices Support implementation of new tools, frameworks, and operating models within the COE Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with P&C, Payroll, and Finance, Global total rewards teams Provide first-level guidance on compensation and benefits topics Coordinate with external consultants and vendors Qualification and Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, HR analytics, or HR operations Experience supporting UK strongly preferred Exposure to compensation benchmarking and HR data analysis Experience with HRIS systems (Oracle, Workday, SAP, or equivalent) is an advantage Knowledge of Darwin Mercer benefits platform, payroll exposure a plus . Exposure to hourly paid compensation preferred Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical mindset and data literacy Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to balance operational execution with project work Collaborative and proactive approach Strong communication skills in an international environment High level of discretion with confidential information Languages: Fluent English required