Sr. Total Rewards Analyst

Senior Total Rewards Analyst – Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

The Senior Total Rewards Analyst plays a key role in designing, evaluating, and enhancing compensation and benefits programs that support our business strategy and employee experience. This position combines expertise in benefits, compensation, analytics, and consulting to deliver market-competitive, equitable, and sustainable total rewards programs. As a trusted advisor, you will partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to provide data-driven insights and recommendations that attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What You'll Do

• Design, maintain, and enhance compensation and benefits programs aligned with organizational goals and total rewards philosophy.
• Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and job evaluations to support competitive and equitable pay decisions.
• Lead and support annual compensation and benefits planning activities, including benefits renewals and vendor selection, merit reviews, incentive programs, and salary structure analysis.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, workforce, financial, and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support total rewards program recommendations and strategic decisions.
• Create reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Advise HR and business leaders on compensation matters, including hiring offers, promotions, internal equity reviews, and organizational changes.
• Partners with benefits vendors, consultants, and carriers to evaluate program effectiveness, manage renewals, and improve service delivery.
• Support total rewards projects, including new benefits offerings, system enhancements, annual enrollment, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and business teams to ensure effective program administration and positive employee experience.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, or related analytical roles.
• Strong knowledge of compensation programs, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, salary structures, and pay administration
• Experience analyzing benefits programs, utilization data, financial impacts, and vendor performance.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex workforce and financial data and provide actionable recommendations
• Proficiency using HRIS platforms, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and data visualization solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP are preferred