Compensation Analyst EMEA

Job ID 10109016 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Dec. 19, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

As a specialised function within the wider Human Resources department, the Compensation CoE (Centre of Excellence) provides effective and professional support to Business Leaders and HR Directors across 27 countries in EMEA.

A Compensation Analyst with strong interpersonal and analytical skills is required to join our busy team and assist the Senior Compensation Manager with all projects and cyclical and day-to-day compensation activities.

This role’s primary focus will be building relationships with HR colleagues across EMEA and providing them with Reward-related advice, backed up with sound and robust analysis, as well as market insight.

There will be some routine compensation administration and weekly/monthly reporting activities with some strict deadlines to adhere to.

We are looking for a driven individual possessing a high level of numeracy and adept technical ability (namely with Microsoft Excel). This role will be working under the supervision of the Senior Compensation Manager and among 4 other Analysts, each with their own remits and specialisms.

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home.

What You Will Do

Assisting the Senior Compensation Manager with the coordination of annual salary, variable pay and long-term incentive planning.
Building efficient and accurate Excel-based tools for any required modelling/data analysis/template generation.
Processing promotions and adjustments as necessary, providing thorough salary and total compensation recommendations following appraisal against internal and external market, and managing any required approvals (which may involve senior leaders or US counterparts)
Ad hoc job levelling and benchmarking, including the annual salary range refresh exercise.
Participating in the coordination and data collation for annual reward survey submissions with the rest of the team.
Acting as an internal advisor to allocated Disney Businesses and Local HR business partners for all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact involving interaction with staff at various of levels. This will include providing advice to local HR/C&B teams on complex compensation queries brought forward, and management/interpretation of compensation and recognition policies. Communicating with HR for information collation/distribution during various cyclical and non-cyclical activities, or in the absence of other Compensation Analysts/Managers.
Managing the HRIS system for any compensation workflows (Workday).
Managing data across HRIS systems and any offline trackers - involving ad hoc auditing to ensure cleanliness across the region.
Presenting analysis of compensation related data sets to a variety of audiences using narratives and visualisations.
Additionally, providing support for the Senior Manager on Executive Compensation and projects as required (i.e. UK Gender Pay Gap, EU Pay Directive, HRIS system roll out).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrable experience working in a Compensation role within a Global Company, including but not limited to experience with conducting annual salary/bonus review process, UK gender pay gap calculations, job levelling & benchmarking.
Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity, i.e. ability to easily understand and calculate percentages, pro-rata’d amounts, interpret statistics related to compensation and then tell the story behind it.
High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency is a necessity, particularly:
- Familiarity with a wide range of Excel formulae, i.e. xlookups, IF statements.
- Ability to use conditional formatting, data validations and charting.
Strong presentation skills tailored to the relevant audience.
High-level accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency with other Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Word, PowerPoint.
Proficiency in/experience using HR Information Systems, including advanced compensation modules (Workday & SuccessFactors).
Proficiency in/experience using compensation consultancy reporting tools and surveys would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Smartsheets and IBM Cognos would be an advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills, i.e. ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders based on their needs.
Strong time management skills. The role is occasionally required to work unsociable hours as stakeholders sit in the US (Burbank) office.

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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