Total Rewards Analyst (18 Month FTC)
KFCWe 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 compensation and benefits frameworks and pay transparency regulations
Participation in transformation and harmonisation projects
Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment supporting globally recognised brands
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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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