Benefits & Compensation Analyst

Position Summary

The Benefits & Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and ongoing enhancement of FirstCash's Total Rewards programs. This role partners with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to provide data-driven insights that help ensure compensation and benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving the employee experience through effective compensation and benefits strategies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market pricing analyses.

• Support annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive programs.

• Assist with job evaluations, classifications, and compensation recommendations.

• Analyze compensation data to support pay competitiveness and internal equity.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.

• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and open enrollment activities.

• Analyze benefits utilization, participation, and cost trends.

• Absorb employee benefits communications and issue resolution.

• Recommend improvements to enhance employee experience and program effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain reports related to compensation, benefits, headcount, and workforce metrics.

• Perform data audits to ensure accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.

• Create dashboards and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve processes.

• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Maintain policies, procedures, and related documentation.

• Participate in HR system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement projects.

• Stay informed on compensation, benefits, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, HR Analytics, Total Rewards, or a related HR function.

• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, and XLOOKUP.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compensation and benefits programs in a multi-site or large organization.

• Knowledge of salary surveys, job evaluation methodologies, and pay equity practices.

• Experience with Dayforce, UKG, and Power BI.

• CCP, CEBS, or other related certifications.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking

• Business Acumen

• Strategic Problem Solving

• Project Management

• Communication & Collaboration

• Attention to Detail

• Compliance Awareness

• Customer Service Orientation

Reporting Relationship

To: Director, Compensation & Benefits

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely compensation and benefits analysis.

• Effective support of compensation planning and open enrollment processes.

• Strong data integrity and reporting capabilities.

• Compliance with applicable regulations and audit requirements.

• Positive stakeholder partnerships and employee experience.

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Company Information

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.