At Argos, we’re a digital‑led British retailer moving at pace – reshaping how customers shop and how work gets done. Our People team sits at the heart of that transformation.

The Argos People function is a commercially‑minded, high‑impact team partnering leaders to deliver growth, build capability and create a high‑performance culture. We work on the things that matter most – from organisation design and talent to culture, reward and transformation – balancing pace with care, and outcomes with colleague experience.

We’re looking for People professionals who want to help shape the future of Argos, and who are comfortable working with ambiguity in a constantly changing landscape. This is an environment where priorities shift, problems aren’t always fully defined, and impact comes from judgement, influence and action – not just process.

This is a place where you’ll have real accountability, a clear voice, and the opportunity to influence how a major retail business evolves.

If you thrive in complexity, enjoy solving real business problems and want to play an active role in building what comes next, Argos People is the place to build your career.

Why join us

Joining the Reward team within Argos People Division offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing key annual Reward processes, such as pay reviews and bonus schemes, while contributing to a variety of impactful projects. As a Reward Analyst, you will have the chance to provide insightful data analysis, develop tools for enhanced reward insights, and act as a central point of contact for HR Operations. With a focus on accuracy, communication, and stakeholder engagement, this role provides a platform for growth and contribution within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

What you'll do

As a Reward Analyst at Sainsbury's within the Argos People division, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Reward team by implementing and communicating annual reward processes, such as pay reviews and bonuses, as well as contributing to various projects. Your responsibilities will include providing accurate and insightful information, preparing clear and user-friendly reward communications, and acting as the primary contact for the HR Operations team. You will work closely with stakeholders both internally and externally to maintain effective business relationships, conduct data analysis and cost modelling for reward projects, and provide specialist support to deliver key projects within the HR team. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in driving the success of reward initiatives and projects within the organisation.

Who you are

As a Reward Analyst, you are a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing and analysing large volumes of data to provide accurate and insightful information for the Reward Team. Your strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of HR systems enable you to support the implementation of annual reward processes and various projects, while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With your excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with your ability to influence and simplify complex processes, you play a key role in developing tools for reward insights and analysis, as well as ensuring the smooth execution of bonus, pay review, and benefit projects within the HR Operations team.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience analysing, reconciling and interpreting large datasets to produce accurate reward insights, modelling and analysis. Proven capability using advanced Microsoft Excel to build tools, reports or analytical outputs used in reward processes. Experience producing clear and accurate written communications, such as guidance, rules or process documentation for HR or business stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholder groups, including HR Operations, Payroll, D&T, Pensions or external suppliers, to support delivery of reward activities. Proven ability to investigate, prioritise and resolve reward‑related queries, acting as an escalation point and ensuring timely responses.

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