Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Distinguished Programs

$125K — $145K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or total rewards experience.
  • Experience with salary surveys and market pricing.
  • Experience administering employee benefits programs.
  • Background in insurance or financial services with independence in compensation and benefits roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and Workday, particularly with advanced comp modules.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage base salary, incentive, and bonus programs aligned with business strategy.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness.
  • Lead annual compensation processes including merit and equity adjustments.
  • Partner with Talent Management and leadership on job leveling and pay strategies.
  • Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
  • Manage vendor relationships to enhance benefits offerings and manage costs.
  • Develop and track compensation and benefits metrics for senior leadership insights.

Benefits

  • Summer Fridays with early leave during summer months.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
  • 401k plan with a 4% company match, fully vested immediately.
  • Access to wellness benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous time off policies including PTO, holidays, and sabbatical after 7 years.
Full Job Description
Compensation & Benefits Analyst on the Human Resources Team. This role will lead the design and execution of competitive, equitable and compliant total rewards program in partnership with the CHRO and external vendors. Partners closely with business leaders to align compensation and benefits strategies with organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIESCompensation Management
  • Design and manage base salary, incentive, and bonus programs aligned with business strategy
  • Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey to ensure external competitiveness
  • Design and manage salary/role structure in HR Systems (job titles, job family, etc.)
  • Lead annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, promotions, equity)
  • Partner with Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and leadership on job leveling, pay decisions and offer strategy
  • Ensure internal equity and pay transparency practices
  • UK Benefits/Payroll expenses management
  • Advance Comp management, Sales Comp Agreement process, Securities Agreement LTIP process, Annual 401k Compliance process
Benefits Management
  • Oversee health, welfare, retirement and wellness programs
  • Manage Vendor Relationships (brokers, carriers, PEO)
  • Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings based on need market and cost management. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process
  • Develop and track compensation and benefits metrics (cost, utilization, competitiveness)
  • Provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership. Support workforce planning and budgeting related to TWs and new team/acquisitions
  • Maintain accurate documentation policies and audit readiness

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Experience: minimum 8 years of compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or total rewards
  • Experience with salary surveys and market pricing.
  • Experience administering employee benefits programs.
  • Experience in insurance or financial services and the ability to operate independently across both compensation and benefits functions.
  • Strong experience with Excel and Workday, including advanced comp modules.
Technical Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Power Query (preferred)
  • Complex formulas
  • HRIS systems
  • Compensation survey platforms
  • HR reporting and analytics
  • Benefits administration platforms
  • PowerPoint
  • Data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau preferred)
Knowledge Requirements
  • Compensation structures
  • Salary grading methodologies
  • Market benchmarking
  • Pay equity analysis
  • Incentive compensation
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans (401(k))
  • COBRA
  • HIPAA
  • FLSA
  • Pay transparency legislation
  • Leave programs
  • HR metrics and reporting

LOCATION
  • This role is remote/hybrid based in the United States. (Tristate area preferred 2-3 days per week in NY Office)

COMPENSATION & PERKS
  • $125,000- $145,000 base salary + yearly bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
  • Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
  • Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
  • 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
  • Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
  • Growth and development opportunities.
  • Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

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