Senior Analyst Compensation & Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the EMEA Total Rewards team, the Compensation and Benefits Analyst, EMEA Offices, provides analytical, operational and project support for compensation and benefits activities affecting Marriott’s corporate and continent office associates across EMEA.

The role supports compensation benchmarking, salary analysis, job evaluation, benefits administration, annual compensation cycles, pay transparency obligations and management reporting. Working with Office HR Partners and other stakeholders, the Analyst maintains accurate data, prepares clear analysis, supports consistent application of Total Rewards policies and contributes to the improvement and automation of processes and reporting.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

Compensation Analysis & Administration

• Prepare salary analyses and compensation proposals for new hires, promotions, transfers and other employment changes, in accordance with approved policies and guidance.
• Analyze and conduct salary analysis and review organizational pay practices to make recommendations that ensure external and internal competitiveness for potential candidates and existing employees.
• Compile relevant salary-range, market and internal comparison data for review by Total Rewards leadership.
• Support the maintenance of EMEA office salary structures, ranges, job codes and compensation reference data.
• Assist with reviewing pay positioning, including compa-ratio, and identify potential anomalies for further review.
• Support the preparation of compensation cost modelling and scenario analysis.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for compensation recommendations and approvals.

Annual Compensation Cycles

• Support the preparation, testing, administration, tracking and reconciliation of annual compensation processes, including merit review, bonus processes and other applicable reward cycles.
• Maintain country-level summaries of office benefits, allowances and eligibility rules.
• Assist with the benefits enrolment/renewal process to ensure employees receive accurate information and enrolments/renewals are completed on a timely basis.
• Adhere to and maintain regulatory compliance on various compensation & benefits related controls.
• Prepare compensation, bonus, benefits reports, as and when required, for all stakeholders. 

Job Evaluation & Pay Transparency

• Assist with data collation and updates required as part of the Pay Transparency project.
• Support job evaluation and job mapping by reviewing job descriptions, gathering relevant role information, preparing preliminary analysis and maintaining job evaluation records for review and approval by Total Rewards leadership.
• Review job descriptions for completeness, clarity and consistency before job evaluation.
• Assist with periodic audits of job titles, job codes and grades.

Data & Analytics

• Maintain designated EMEA Offices compensation and benefits datasets, trackers and recurring reports, including data validation, reconciliation, version control and documentation of data sources.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and administering compensation policies and programs. 
• Analyze data and identify trends in salary/ benefits and propose recommendations for optimization/improvements.

Project & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to routine compensation and benefits queries from Office HR Partners and other stakeholders, escalating complex, sensitive or policy-exception matters to the appropriate Total Rewards leader.
• Coordinate defined project activities and workstreams, including maintaining project plans, gathering data, tracking actions, preparing analysis and supporting stakeholder communications.
• Effectively & efficiently partner with all stakeholders for all compensation & benefits related initiatives/processes.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Compensation & Benefits team, as per the business requirements. 

COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
• Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities. 
  • Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
  • Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience's needs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

• Strong skills in Excel for analysis, formulas, and charting.
• At least 4-5 years of Compensation & Benefits experience.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyze data and create meaningful, understandable models, reports, and metrics.
• Experience working with employee, compensation or benefits data in a multi-country environment is desirable.
• Experience supporting annual compensation processes, job evaluation, market benchmarking or benefits administration is desirable.
• Experience in a large, complex or matrix organization is desirable.
• Hospitality experience is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to develop presentation decks to illustrate and communicate related information. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives. 

Right to work

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL?

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2026 by Great Place to Work®. This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors, reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

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