Human Resources Analyst

Innospec Inc; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemicals company is seeking an HR Data Analyst to join their UK HR team in Ellesmere Port. This role involves managing HR data analysis, employee compensation, and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR Data Analysis and strong proficiency in MS Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a pension plan and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 10% employee pension contributions

Annual bonus of up to 30%

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Data Analysis, ideally in an international organization.
• Strong MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with employee share schemes.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Global SAYE and Executive Share Plans.
• Liaise with scheme administrators for accurate processing.
• Prepare and submit UK share scheme annual tax returns.
• Support the annual reward cycle through data preparation.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits experience

Data analysis skills

MS Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a HR Data Analyst to join our UK HR team based in Ellesmere Port. This role focuses on HR data analysis, compensation and benefits, and HR systems to support our global reward and share plan programmes. You’ll help ensure the smooth operation of employee share schemes, reward cycles, and HR data reporting, while collaborating with internal teams and external providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the Global SAYE and Executive Share Plans, including quarterly trading windows and option exercises.
• Liaise with scheme administrators and ensure accurate and timely processing of grants, exercises, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit UK share scheme annual tax returns.
• Support the annual reward cycle, including pay reviews and global bonus awards, through data preparation and spreadsheet modelling.
• Act as a super user for the HR database and SAP ERP system, including data input and reporting.
• Maintain and administer the stock options system.
• Produce accurate monthly headcount reports and analysis for starters and leavers.
• Collate and analyse data for benchmarking and other HR initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in Compensation & Benefits, Finance, or HR Data Analysis, ideally in an international organisation.
• Strong MS Excel and data analysis skills. Experience with the wider Microsoft suite is advantageous.
• Experience working with employee share schemes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business needs.

About Innospec

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.

Our global team of over 2,000 employees spans 24 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.

What We Offer

• Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years’ service)

Please note, interviews will commence from September 2025.