Associate Analyst – Retirement Plans (Hybrid)

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Minimum Qualifications

• Experience supporting benefits, retirement plans, total rewards, HR operations, or a related function
• Up to 5% travel as needed
• Experience maintaining employee data accuracy through HR systems, data validation, and data cleansing activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting program administration, reporting, and employee inquiries
• Proven analytical thinking skills, including the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential solutions
• Demonstrated accountability and ability to consistently follow through on responsibilities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with employees and internal stakeholders
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• PeopleSoft and Workday experience
• Service Now/Help Hub knowledge
• Experience supporting retirement plans, benefits, compensation, or broader Total Rewards programs
• Knowledge of plan administration, policy interpretation, and governance processes
• Experience producing recurring reports, analyzing data, and identifying trends
• Project management, presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

About the job

The Associate Analyst - Retirement Plans role supports the administration and delivery of Total Rewards programs, including retirement-related initiatives and employee support activities. This position helps ensure accurate program execution, maintains employee data quality, supports reporting needs, and assists with communications related to Total Rewards offerings. The role works closely with team members to deliver a positive employee experience while supporting compliance, operational excellence, and program effectiveness. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the team and help ensure timely administration of Total Rewards and retirement-related programs.
• Maintain accurate employee information through HR systems by performing data validation, auditing, and cleansing activities.
• Support non-routine transactions by applying established program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Deliver administrative support for day-to-day Total Rewards program operations and employee-related processes.
• Generate and distribute recurring weekly and monthly reporting used by the team to monitor program activity and performance.
• Support the development and distribution of employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, retirement programs, timelines, and policy changes.
• Monitor and manage shared team inboxes by researching and responding to routine employee inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve program execution, maintain compliance, and identify opportunities for process improvements.

The base pay range for this role is $53,960.00 to $70,334.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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