Total Rewards Analyst
About The Position
MSA is seeking to add a Total Rewards Analyst to our HR Team. This role plays a critical part in shaping and evolving MSA’s Total Rewards strategy. While the primary focus is on compensation analysis, administration, and program development, this role also contributes to the broader Total Rewards ecosystem by evaluating programs, identifying opportunities, and providing data-driven recommendations that enhance our overall employee value proposition. We are looking for someone who thinks like an analyst first, being comfortable working with data, models, and scenario-based decision making. This individual should bring a strong compensation foundation, with the ability to zoom out and assess Total Rewards programs holistically. They should naturally question assumptions and validate decisions with data and market insights, and translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders. MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of over 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or Total Rewards programs.
- Strong expertise in compensation practices (market pricing, salary structures, pay equity).
- Working knowledge of benefits programs, with the ability to analyze and recommend improvements.
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship will not be provided.
Nice To Haves
- CCP or CBP preferred
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, and pay ranges aligned with Total Rewards strategy.
- Lead data preparation, validation, and analysis for the annual compensation cycle (merit, market adjustments).
- Conduct internal equity and market analyses to support consistent, competitive pay decisions.
- Provide analytical support and recommendations for off-cycle compensation requests and pay decisions.
- Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate compensation changes and program impacts.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR leaders by delivering compensation insights and structured recommendations.
- Collaborate with external compensation consultants to interpret market data and inform salary grade structures.
- Support evaluation and continuous improvement of MSA’s Total Rewards programs through data and benchmarking.
- Develop Total Rewards reporting and statements that quantify and communicate program value for leadership use.
- Administer incentive programs, including bonus calculations, audits, and reporting.
- Analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and plan performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct financial and impact analyses for new or enhanced benefit offerings.
- Support benefits administration processes, including open enrollment setup and testing.
- Partner with vendors and brokers to evaluate performance and resolve complex issues.
- Provide informed recommendations that align benefits offerings with overall Total Rewards strategy.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).
- Partner with HRIS to maintain data accuracy and optimize compensation and benefits system functionality.
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports that support executive and HR decision-making.
Benefits
- Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
- Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
- Flexible work‑life integration
- Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
- Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
- Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years
- ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
- 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
- Company‑paid life & disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
