Job Description

Details

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Reference number

421367

Salary

45,272 - 45,272
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band E

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKRI - Human Resources

Type of role

Human Resources

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Didcot, Swindon

About the job

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Job summary

Reporting to: Head of Reward

Team Purpose

The HR function in UK Research and Innovation is vital to enabling the achievement of the organisational objectives. It delivers all HR services across a complex organisation working across the nine councils and with a vast array of professional areas and locations with diverse capabilities as part of the wider corporate services structure. Human Resource is critical to ensuring that all people related services are robust, appropriately controlled and create appropriate workplace conditions.



UK Research and Innovation HR includes a Reward Centre of Expertise offering dedicated resource with a deep specialism in specific Reward disciplines at a strategic and operational level.

Job Purpose

The Senior Reward Analyst is responsible for data analytics and cyclical Reward operations, interacting with stakeholders across the organisation, providing tailored data insights and advice on pay and reward related topics and supporting the Reward team with specialist projects throughout the year. There are 2 roles at this level within the team


The role supports all employees in understanding their overall pay and benefits package and any links to performance management.

Job description

The Job holder will:

Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders across the nine organisations that make up UKRI and external supplier organisations. Ensure communication remains open and regular with internal corporate stakeholders including; HR Leadership Team, HR Business Partners/Leads, HR Operations teams, Finance and other UKRI support roles, so that all parties are aware of their responsibilities. Work on joint activities directly related to the achievement of UKRI HR Reward objectives Ensure that analysis provided is accurate and timely and support the needs of the requestor Be flexible to meet fluctuating workloads throughout the year Promote a team-based culture where flexibility of approach and continuous improvement is encouraged Operate professionally e.g. with regard to confidentiality

Main Outputs & Activities

OUTPUTS:

Analysis, Reporting Governance and MI:

ACTIVITIES:

Provide and validate reports and analysis of system data and current market trends support to provide high quality information and advice to feed into strategic reward initiatives. Advising and proposing of pay structures and pay increases based on modelling and options Analysis of current reward mechanisms to feed into the ongoing pay transformation agenda Lead on Gender Pay Gap reporting, including the annual data analysis required in line legislative requirements and drafting the report. Working with senior stakeholders to reach agreement on the finalised report and communications team to publish. Lead Equal Pay Reporting requirements to highlight risks and opportunities and to influence the implementation of any changes in reward strategy. Input to internal and external pay related audits working with National Audit Office (NAO), internal audit and UKRI Finance Effective response to Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) requests and Freedom of Information (FOI) remuneration related queries

Annual Pay Award Cycle:

Lead and provide effective pay modelling to support Trade Union negotiations and information provided to HR Senior Leadership Team and DSIT. Engaging effectively with stakeholders to ensure deliverables, milestones and timelines are agreed and achieved Lead accurate implementation and reporting of the pay award. Continuously improve the cyclical process

Stakeholder Management:

Supporting the wider HR function with advice on compensation and benefits queries and operations. Be a key point of contact between the Reward team and payroll, DSIT, Trade Union representatives and the wider HR team to ensure effective delivery and communication of UKRI Reward objectives. Work with UKRI communications teams for internal and external publication of reward related reports and information

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

(S) - Assessed at shortlisting

(I) - Assessed at interview

(S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview



Essential:

Experience of working in HR, business analytics or payroll either as a reward specialist or with transferable skills relevant to the role (S) Experience of data analytics and problem solving (S&I) Experience of communication with stakeholders at different levels (S&I) Experience of project management (S) Systems literate - MS Office, Excel (e.g. using pivot tables, lookups and nested IF functions). (S) Ability to assimilate complex information and present to a non-technical audience (I) Proactive and delivery focussed approach (I) Ability to challenge and overcome obstacles (I) Knowledge of reward related employment legislation e.g. Equal Pay, Gender Pay Gap reporting, GDPR. (S&I) Appreciation of data confidentiality (I)

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! UKRI are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options


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Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,272, UK Research and Innovation contributes 13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

1st interview including presentation


Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams, or in person face to face.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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