Total Rewards Analyst

The Kendall Group•Portage, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the Total Rewards Manager, the Total Rewards Analyst is a key member of the Human Resources team. The analyst is responsible for day-to-day functions in the areas of payroll, benefits, compensation, analytics, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). The analyst will complete complex tasks, project planning and coordination with internal and external business partners. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who is self-directed, a strong collaborator, critical problem solver, and who enjoys working on a wide breadth of responsibilities.

Requirements

1 year experience in payroll, benefits, compensation, analytics, or HRIS role
strong knowledge of federal and state pay regulations
High School diploma or GED
Prior experience working with HRIS systems
intermediate Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Excellent organizational ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed
Ability to work well cross-functionally
provides excellent internal and external customer service
Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
excellent negotiating skills
excellent presentation skills to influence
strong interpersonal and customer service skills
high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
Ability to see, talk and hear
ability to sit for 8 hours a day

Nice To Haves

3 years experience in payroll, benefits, compensation, analytics, or HRIS role
strong knowledge of federal and state pay regulations
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, human resources, business or related degree
SHRM-CP, PHR, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification
Prior experience working with Paycor, Workday, UKG, Dayforce or similar HRIS systems

Responsibilities

Support key Total Rewards functions across payroll, benefits, compensation, HRIS, analytics and reporting
Assist with multi-state payroll processing using a third-party payroll system
Provide day-to-day benefits support, including inquiries, changes, open enrollment, wellness, retirement, and leave programs (FMLA, STD and LTD)
Maintain HR systems and data integrity; serve as an HRIS super user
Support the planning and administration of compensation policies, pay structures, and related procedures
Maintain job architecture and ensure the integrity of compensation systems
Administer monthly commission and quarterly bonus cycles across multiple plans and roles
Audit time and attendance records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies with managers
Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve processes
Provide ad hoc compensation, financial, and operational reports using HRIS and other data sources
Contribute to HR-related projects through data analysis, reporting and process documentation
Perform other duties and projects as assigned