Reward Specialist

Every mind is unique. Yet much of the world is still built for what’s considered "normal," leaving too many people behind. At Everway, we change that by creating technology that helps everyone understand and be understood. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued. Our careers fit real life. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a movement to build a more neuroinclusive world. We’re a global community of over 800 employees spanning North America, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. A career here is purposeful and fast-moving, with clear expectations, modern tools, and the clarity to focus on what matters most.  Our people are supported and encouraged to show up as they are, with different ways of thinking welcomed and valued. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to be curious, have courage, and commit fully . Join us at Everway - together, we can unlock the full potential of every mind. About the role We are seeking an analytically strong and commercially minded Reward Specialist to support the delivery and continuous improvement of Everway’s global compensation and benefits programmes. Working within established reward frameworks, the role will partner closely with People, Finance, and business stakeholders to support reward decision-making and ensure our reward practices remain competitive, equitable, and compliant across all operating locations. The role focuses on reward analysis, modelling, benchmarking, reporting, and insight generation to support compensation planning, pay transparency, reward governance, and the ongoing enhancement of our reward frameworks and programmes. This role is suited to someone who combines strong analytical capability with commercial awareness and can translate reward data into clear, evidence-based recommendations for stakeholders. The preferred candidate will be based in Antrim, with a flexible hybrid office attendance schedule of 1-2 days per week.  However, we are also open to UK-based remote candidates with occasional travel to the Antrim office. Key responsibilities Compensation Analysis & Reward Support Analyse compensation and benefits data to support cyclical reward activity, including annual salary and bonus review processes Develop reward modelling and scenario analysis to support compensation planning, budget allocation, and reward decision-making Provide analytical support for compensation programmes, including base salary, bonus, and incentive frameworks, to support attraction and retention objectives Interpret reward data to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and equity considerations, highlighting insights and recommendations to stakeholders where appropriate Support budget tracking, modelling, and analysis relating to compensation and benefits activities Market Benchmarking & Reward Frameworks Conduct detailed market research and benchmarking of salaries, benefits, and total reward packages across all operating locations on a regular basis Maintain and update salary benchmarks and salary ranges in line with market data, internal frameworks, and global pay transparency requirements Support the application and ongoing maintenance of the organisation’s job architecture framework, ensuring consistency and internal equity across roles Support alignment across grading, salary structures, and reward frameworks Benefits, Governance & Reporting Support the evaluation and review of employee benefits programmes through market analysis, utilisation insights, and cost analysis Ensure reward data, reporting, and processes align with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements Maintain awareness of reward-related legislation, employment policy, and emerging market practices to support compliance and governance (e.g. EUPTD and US federal and state legislation.)Produce regular and ad hoc reporting, dashboards, and insights to support People and business decision-making Collaborate with People teams and stakeholders to support communication of reward programmes using clear, data-informed insights Contribute to reward-related projects, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives Continuous Improvement & Automation   Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, automation, and operational efficiencies across compensation and benefits activities Support reward system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives to improve data quality, scalability, governance, and user experience Essential Criteria Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field 3+ years’ experience in a Compensation & Benefits (C&B), Reward, or related specialist role Experience working with compensation data, salary benchmarking, reward modelling, and reward frameworks Experience supporting job architecture, grading, or job evaluation frameworks Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting complex datasets and developing data-driven recommendations Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience with HR systems advantageous Good understanding of compensation, benefits, reward governance, and pay transparency requirements within a global environment Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities collaboratively and independently Desirable Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional reward programmes Experience within a SaaS, technology, or global growth organisation Experience supporting benefits benchmarking, harmonisation, or provider review activity Experience supporting reward process automation, system enhancements, or operational efficiency initiatives within a Reward or People function  Based in Northern Ireland, with ability to attend the Antrim office on