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, a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)