Compensation & Retirement Analyst (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
The Compensation and Retirement Analyst II supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation structures and retirement plans. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and cost-effective compensation and retirement programs aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements. This role requires an understanding of job classifications, project-based compensation, along with knowledge of retirement plans. Preference is given to candidates with construction or manufacturing industry experience and ESOP related governance and retirement planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Analyze internal pay equity and recommend salary adjustments as needed.
2. Answer employee questions related to retirement plans via phone, email, and the Benefits ticketing system.
3. Assist in the administration of 401(k), ESOP, and other retirement plans.
4. Assist with executing market, merit, and bonus cycles in the HR system.
5. Assist with various projects, reporting and initiatives, as assigned.
6. Collaborate with retirement plan vendors to assist with employee questions and to ensure smooth day- to-day administration, issue resolution and service-level compliance.
7. Conduct salary surveys and benchmark data analysis to maintain competitive pay structures.
8. Evaluate job descriptions and classifications to determine appropriate compensation levels.
9. Maintain system accuracy with data entry or file uploads.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations related to compensation and retirement plans.
11. Participate in employee communications and education efforts regarding compensation and retirement benefits.
12. Prepare reports and dashboards for management related retirement program metrics.
13. Provide data analysis to support HR and business decision-making.
14. Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases and incentive programs.
15. Support retirement plan audits and compliance testing for retirement plans.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. Ability to be diplomatic, collaborative, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to work with all levels of the organization in a professional manner; ability to build strong relationships with Payroll, Accounting and Finance.
3. Additional certifications in CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR/SPHR, or CEBS preferred, or the ability to obtain a certification within the first year of employment.
4. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience in Compensation, Retirement administration, Benefits and/or Payroll.
5. Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP, ADP, etc.) is preferred.
6. Experience with retirement related platforms (e.g. Fidelity, Principal, Oracle) preferred.
7. Manage confidential information with discretion; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
8. Proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
9. Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
10. Two-five (2-5) years of experience in compensation analysis, retirement plan administration, or HR analytics, or equivalent relevant experience.
11. Understanding of compensation theory and retirement plan regulations.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level
Non-Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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