Business Analyst - Reward 18 Month Ftc

City Plumbing is offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst - Rewards to join us for a 18-month maternity cover, where you'll use your analytical skills to improve our HR & Reward function. Read on to learn more about this "Rewarding" Business Analyst position!The Role: As we evolve our People and Culture function, an emphasis on our people will be pivotal as the business continues to develop. To that end we are looking to employ a Business Analyst to bring fresh ideas and creativity.This means we are keen to speak to anyone from a Business Analyst background, but keen to learn about Rewards and HR. To do so, we will support you with some fantastic procedures and processes to follow, whilst allowing you to have the full support of our HR/People and Culture Business Partners. Consequently, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our organisation's compensation and benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.This is a great opportunity to take your Business Analyst knowledge and apply it to a HR function that truly values its colleagues.Key Responsibilities Adhere and follow predefined processes and procedures, learning new elements of HR & Reward as you go.Assess and understand the requirements of key stakeholders to identify business problems and opportunities.Collaborate with HR to establish equitable pay practices, including job classification and salary benchmarking.Collect and analyse data related to compensation, benefits, and rewards programs within the organisation.Work with various departments to devise and sustain effective reward strategies aimed at attracting and retaining top talent. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including HR managers, executives, and employees.In partnership with our HR Business Partners and our Payroll Manager, ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies concerning compensation and benefits.Offer guidance and assistance to HR, managers, and staff on matters related to rewards.Assist in managing and analysing data for various processes such as job evaluations, salary surveys, and bonus payments. Identify trends and patterns in compensation data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.This 18 month FTC is a hybrid opportunity with up to 2 days per week in the office.You should be based in the UK and our head office is in Crick, Northampton.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider HR team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Because of the nature of this role, you must have a background as a Business Analyst or a Reward Analyst. Skills and competencies Strong analytical skills - interpreting data, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.Proficient in data management, quantitative analysis and statistical methods. Excellent communication skills are necessary for conveying complex information to our colleagues.The ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement improvements.A solid understanding of HR practices, particularly those related to compensation and benefits, is beneficial but not essential.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: BA, Business Analyst, Business Analytics, HR Advisor, People Advisor, Reward Advisor, Reward Analyst, HR Analyst, Reward Partner, HR Partner, Benefits Advisor.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.