Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities

Design and manage base salary, incentive, and bonus programs aligned with business strategy.
Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey to ensure external competitiveness.
Lead annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, promotions, equity)
Partner with Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and leadership on job leveling, pay decisions and offer strategy.
Ensure internal equity and pay transparency practices.

UK Benefits/Payroll expenses management

Advance Comp management, Sales Comp Agreement process, Securities Agreement LTIP process, Annual 401k Compliance process
Manage Vendor Relationships (brokers, carriers, PEO)
Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings based on need market and cost management.
Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process

Compensation and Benefits Metrics

Develop and track compensation and benefits metrics (cost, utilization, competitiveness)
Provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support workforce planning and budgeting related to TWs and new team/acquisitions

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience: minimum 8 years of compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or total rewards.
• Experience with salary surveys and market pricing.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Experience in insurance or financial services and the ability to operate independently across both compensation and benefits functions.
• Strong experience with Excel and Workday, including advanced comp modules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query (preferred).
• Complex formulas, HRIS systems, Compensation survey platforms, HR reporting and analytics, Benefits administration platforms, PowerPoint, Data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau preferred).

Knowledge Requirements

• Compensation structures, Salary grading methodologies, Market benchmarking, Pay equity analysis.
• Health and welfare benefits, Retirement plans (401(k)), COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA, Pay transparency legislation, Leave programs, HR metrics and reporting.

Location

Remote/hybrid based in the United States. (Tristate area preferred 2-3 days per week in NY Office)

Compensation & Perks

$125,000- $145,000 base salary + yearly bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).

Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
Growth and development opportunities.
Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

CORE VALUES

• INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business.
• INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter.
• You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people!
• You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers.
• Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities.
• Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together.
• Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.