Job Title: Reward & People Analytics Manager
Location: Cheltenham or Havant
Location Type: Hybrid
Salary: £60000 - £75000 plus excellent benefits
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multinational industrial engineering Group with expertise in control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping, and related fluid technologies.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive team, engaging in challenging yet vital work, and experiencing ongoing growth opportunities. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Reward & People Analytics Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Reward Manager supports the Head of Reward in executing the global reward strategy for Watson-Marlow. This role handles daily operations of the Reward function, ensuring smooth delivery of annual reward cycles, benefits programs, and key projects. Acting as a Centre of Excellence, the Reward Manager collaborates closely with HR colleagues and external providers to ensure consistency, fairness, and operational excellence across the organization.

This hands-on role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement. It offers an opportunity to influence and improve reward practices globally, contributing to major initiatives. With guidance from the Head of Reward, the role also offers a clear development path into broader global reward areas.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead the operational delivery of annual reward cycles, including performance-related pay reviews, management bonuses, and validating LTIP vesting and grants in collaboration with Group Reward.
2. Administer and improve the UK Flexible Benefits program in partnership with external providers and UK Reward teams.
3. Ensure consistent application of the grading framework, working with Group and BU Reward teams for alignment.
4. Manage administration and data collection for processes like Gender Pay Gap, Ethnicity Pay Gap, Living Wage checks, bonus calculations, and employee share schemes.
5. Serve as the first contact for reward-related queries from HR colleagues and employees.
6. Provide expert advice on compensation and benefits, ensuring policy compliance and best practices.
7. Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent teams to embed reward processes and support performance and development frameworks.
8. Analyze reward data to identify trends and provide insights to the Head of Reward.
9. Conduct external market research using salary surveys and benchmarking tools to guide reward decisions.
10. Use HR systems to develop insights into people analytics, such as absence, attrition, and quality of hire, to support business decisions.
11. Maintain reward data accuracy and integrity.
12. Support reward-related projects aligned with HR and business strategies, such as global grading, benefits harmonization, or developing compensation philosophy.
13. Collaborate with Spirax Group Reward and other business units for consistency and alignment.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and global grading frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain high-accuracy employee data.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Comfortable working independently and across global teams and time zones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We support flexible working requests and have additional benefits for inclusivity, such as gender-neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, support for pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, and menopause-friendly policies. Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview:

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and inclusivity. We manufacture peristaltic pumps and fluid path technologies for industries like Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Power Generation, serving customers in 116 countries. Our purpose is to create sustainable value and a more efficient, safer world, supporting our colleagues to make a difference across all aspects of our operations.