Reward Specialist, Darktrace
12–15 Month Contract
3+ days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
Open for applications
AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in compensation and reward, ideally from a fast-paced, global tech environment
- Experience in compensation, preferably in tech
- Familiarity with Aon Radford Global Tech & Sales Surveys
- Knowledge of structured job evaluation (Aon Radford preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookups, data visualization)
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, ideally Workday HCM & Advanced Compensation
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences
- A structured, proactive approach to stakeholder collaboration
Desirable
- Workday job architecture and Advanced Compensation configuration
- Managing compensation across US and global markets
- Executive pay benchmarking
- HR/reward qualifications or broader HR experience
What the job involves
- This is a 12- to 15-month contract joining our small but mighty Reward team and a great opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in continuing our reward systems and pay data transformation project
- Working as part of the Reward Team and in close collaboration with the wider People and Talent Acquisition Teams, you will play an important, hands-on role in shaping how we benchmark salaries, define pay ranges, and analyse compensation across our global business
- You’ll be at the heart of our compensation and pay data transformation project, helping us build robust, transparent, and equitable reward systems
- Salary Benchmarking & Market Analysis - Conducting internal and external benchmarking using Aon Radford surveys and other sources to ensure competitive and fair compensation across global teams
- Job Evaluation & Pay Range Management - Collaborating with HR and Talent Acquisition to evaluate roles and maintain consistent pay ranges aligned with career paths and internal relativities
- Workday Job Profile Catalogue- Maintaining and enhancing our job profile library in Workday, including job grades, compensation structures, and eligibility rules
- Reward Calendar Activities - Supporting and eventually leading key reward processes such as annual pay reviews, bonus awards, and incentive planning
- Pay Transparency & EDI Analysis- Staying informed on global pay transparency legislation and contributing to internal equity analysis, identifying trends and recommending actions
- Survey Submissions & Vendor Collaboration- Coordinating submissions to external pay and benefits surveys, working closely with internal stakeholders like the Global Benefits Lead and Commissions Team
Our take
With the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need for cutting-edge defence mechanisms has never been more critical. Darktrace addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-enabled threat detection technology, enabling organisations to swiftly identify and respond to abnormal network activity.
By utilising machine learning algorithms, Darktrace allows businesses to combat a wide range of cyber threats, from data breaches to insider attacks. This safeguards their digital assets and helps them maintaining operational resilience.
The company's recent acquisition by private equity giant Thoma Bravo marks a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition provides Darktrace with access to a strong financial partner and deep software sector expertise, positioning it to further enhance its capabilities as a leading AI cybersecurity business.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 2017
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $230.5m
Company benefits
- 23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service
- Additional birthday day off
- Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution
- Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary
- Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Active social and charity initiatives including our matched charitable giving scheme and employee recognition scheme
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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