job specification

At Keywords Studios we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the video games industry and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services across a variety of service lines.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so we empower our clients to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords Studios is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. See for further information.

This role sits within the growing Total Rewards Centre of Excellence and will provide analytical and operational support to the Global Reward Transformation Manager during a period of significant compensation redesign and harmonisation. The Analyst will support the review and implementation of global compensation frameworks and incentive plans across 2026–2027. As the organisation transitions to business-as-usual, the role will move under the Global Compensation Senior Manager and support the ongoing governance, maintenance and delivery of Keywords’ global job architecture, pay frameworks and incentive programmes. This position requires strong analytical capability and attention to detail.

Requirement to work primarily a EU / APAC timezones but flexibility can be provided.

• Incentive Design & Transformation Support (Project Phase)
  • Support data collection, plan mapping and documentation of existing incentive arrangements
  • Conduct scenario modelling, cost impact analysis and payout simulations
  • Support implementation activities including auditing eligibility, data integrity checks and testing within Workday
• Governance, Policy & Communications
  • Support development of training materials for HR and business stakeholders
• Systems & Process Optimisation
  • Partner with HRIS to support deployment and optimisation of Workday Advanced Compensation
  • Develop tools and templates to enable manager self-service
  • Improve data quality, reporting accuracy and process efficiency
• Support the build and maintenance of Global Compensation frameworks.
• Support annual compensation cycle delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and evolving pay transparency legislation.
• Provide operational support on reward transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude required
• Strong excel / google sheets skills
• Experience working with Workday’s Advanced Compensation Module desirable
• Exposure to global compensation frameworks desirable
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple project deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Structured, process-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage but not required)