Rewards Analyst

We’re on the hunt for a Reward Analyst who loves diving into data and turning it into smart insights. At Whitbread, home of Premier Inn, you’ll help shape how we reward our people, from pay reviews and benchmarking to incentive planning and more. If you’re passionate about making numbers tell a story and enjoy working with stakeholders to make a real impact, this is your chance to join the UK’s most trusted hospitality brand.

Contract Term: Permanent

Grade: A14

Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable, LU5 5XE with hybrid working (minimum of 3 days a week in our Dunstable campus)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Healthcare: Individual BUPA healthcare
• Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
• Pension: up to 10% matched pension
• Bonus: up to 10% annual bonus

What you will be doing

• Creating and analyse complex spreadsheet models, turning data into clear and meaningful conclusions.
• Supporting the annual reward cycle by sourcing data, building tools, modelling scenarios, and analysing outcomes.
• Developing accurate pay and incentive models for payroll uploads and manager communication packs.
• Handle job matching and pay benchmarking, including participating in surveys and analysing data to keep rewards competitive.
• Using salary survey data and external insights to benchmark roles against the market and make clear, actionable recommendations.
• Monitoring market trends through benchmarking data, collaborate with third parties for insights, and share findings with Reward Managers.

Why we’d love you to apply.

• Experienced in analysing and interpreting large volumes of data.
• Have a real passion for reward.
• Experience analysing data and turning into insights, telling a story.
• Broad understanding of HR and how these fits within a Reward context.
• Numerical and analytical skills experience and working in environment that requires a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Be part of the People team at Whitbread

People are at the core of our business. Making memorable experiences for guests takes skill, understanding and adaptability, all skills that our people bring. It’s thanks to them that we’re where we are, and we want that to continue. Bringing the right people into the business, and supporting their development is in the hands of the HR team. Getting it right means creating an environment where everyone can thrive, individuals, teams, our guests and our brands.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.