Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst supports the administration and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s U.S. compensation and benefits programs. This role provides analytical support, data reporting, and day-to-day operational assistance across compensation and employee benefits activities. The position helps ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and delivered accurately to employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Progress toward relevant certification (e.g., CCP/CBP/CEBS) preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, HR operations, or HR analytics (total rewards exposure preferred).
• Experience working with HRIS systems and handling HR data with confidentiality.
• Experience in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals (job structures, benchmarking concepts, salary administration) and/or benefits administration basics.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables; VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
• High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage routine deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain salary structures, pay evaluations, and pay grades, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with internal processes.
• Manage annual compensation processes including merit increases, bonus administration, and salary planning cycles (data preparation, validation, reporting, and tracking).
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using compensation surveys and available market data; summarize findings for review.
• Support pay equity analyses by gathering data, preparing reports, and assisting with documentation.
• Prepare standard compensation reports and dashboards to support internal decision-making.
• Maintain accurate compensation data in HRIS and related systems; perform routine audits and data reconciliations.
• Support day-to-day U.S. benefits administration, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, FSAs, voluntary benefits, leaves of absence, disability, and retirement plans.
• Assist with annual benefits renewals and lead open enrollment activities, including vendor coordination, data support, employee communications, and enrollment tracking.
• Respond to employee and HR partner questions on benefits programs and eligibility; escalate complex cases as needed.
• Support eligibility and enrollment issue resolution by researching records, coordinating with vendors/carriers, and tracking outcomes.
• Assist with leave of absence and disability administration by coordinating documentation and supporting employee inquiries in alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain benefits documentation, job aids, and employee-facing communications.
• Support compliance activities for compensation and benefits programs (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, pay transparency) through data gathering, documentation, and reporting support.
• Assist with audits and internal reviews by compiling requested data, tracking responses, and maintaining records.
• Perform routine data quality checks across compensation and benefits records; report discrepancies and support remediation.
• Contribute to process improvements by documenting workflows, identifying recurring issues, and suggesting practical enhancements.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, HR Business Partners, Finance, and external vendors to support accurate administration and timely issue resolution.
• Communicate program information clearly and professionally to employees and internal partners.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level