Compensation and Benefits Analyst

anglogold•Greenwood Village, CO

7d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Total Rewards Specialist will support the ongoing administration and development of AGA’s compensation and benefits programs. This role is ideal for a professional with foundational experience in total rewards who is looking to deepen their expertise across both disciplines in a collaborative and evolving environment. The Specialist will contribute to the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of our compensation and benefits programs while also assisting with special projects that support the broader goals of the Performance, Reward & Mobility team. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to continuously improving how we attract, retain, and reward talent across AGA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits and compensation plans or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and the ability to work independently and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to work cross-functionally to partner on projects and activities tied to key business objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience in the mining, natural resources, or a similarly structured global industry
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or a similar credential preferred
Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) and tools used to support compensation and benefits administration (e.g., CompTool, MarketPay, benefits platforms).
Exposure to compensation and/or benefits processes within a publicly traded or highly regulated company, with an understanding of general compliance and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

Assist in the job evaluation process by reviewing job descriptions, analyzing job content, and market pricing analysis.
Participate in compensation benchmarking and survey submissions (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon); review results to identify market trends and support pay positioning recommendations.
Contribute to annual compensation processes, including budget modeling, salary structure updates, and pay-for-performance analysis.
Support internal equity and external competitiveness analysis by compiling and analyzing compensation data across countries, functions, and job levels.
Monitor compensation-related legislation and emerging trends; assist in evaluating implications for internal practices and policies.
Assist with the analysis and recommendation on compensation guidance for new hire offers, promotions, and internal transfers.
Assist with the preparation of compensation-related reports and presentations as needed.
Assist with the administration of US employee benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, wellness initiatives, leave of absence programs, and other ancillary offerings.
Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations while ensuring accurate data entry across internal systems and vendor platforms.
Maintain benefit records and perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of benefits-related communications such as enrollment guides, orientation materials, and policy updates.
Conduct benefits orientations and assist in training sessions for new hires and existing employees.
Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal processes.
Generate and analyze benefits-related reports to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend improvements.