Benefits & Compensation Analyst
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Benefits & Compensation Analyst to join our client's Human Resources team. In this role, you will support the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of the company's compensation and employee benefits programs. You will ensure programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals while providing exceptional support to employees and leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze compensation data and conduct market salary benchmarking
- Maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation programs
- Support annual merit increases, bonus planning, and compensation reviews
- Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, wellness, and leave programs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit and compensation inquiries
- Coordinate benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations
- Audit payroll deductions and benefit elections for accuracy
- Prepare compensation, benefits, and HR analytics reports for leadership
- Partner with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure accurate employee data and reporting
- Maintain HRIS records and assist with system updates related to compensation and benefits
- Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and employee satisfaction
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required
- 2+ years of experience in compensation, benefits administration, or HR analytics
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
- Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to compensation and employee benefits
Assignment Details:
- Contract to hire role
- Onsite role
- Located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego
- Compensation: $30.00-$41.00 per hour DOE
- Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now - we are conducting interviews immediately!
Pay Details: $30.00 to $41.00 per hour
Search managed by: Ciara Norton
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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