Benefits and Compensation Analyst

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus based on ...

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional certif ica

Generous friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Benefits and Compensation Analyst at our global headquarters in Buffalo, NY. You will provide administrative, analytical, and operational support for compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliant, employee-centered solutions.

Join a hospitality leader with 100+ years of history and a comprehensive benefits package. You will collaborate across teams to maintain programs, prepare reports, and support audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, payroll, or related preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of compensation and benefits principles.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate benefits activities including open enrollment, communications, eligibility, and compliance.
• Review, reconcile, and validate compensation and benefits data across systems.
• Manage Total Rewards case intake, pay adjustments, and shared mailbox communications.
• Maintain job descriptions, SharePoint content, and program records.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, audit documentation, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and Total Rewards initiatives for data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Excel

Compensation basics

Benefits knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Benefits and Compensation Analyst to join our team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As a Benefits and Compensation Analyst, you will be responsible for providing administrative, analytical, and operational support for compensation and benefits programs. If you are passionate about delivering compliant, employee centered benefits and solutions, this role is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in hospitality.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $62,354 - $78,100 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Support the administration of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while responding to team member inquiries and escalating complex issues as needed
• Coordinate benefits activities including open enrollment, program communications, eligibility support, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Review, reconcile, and validate compensation and benefits data across systems while researching discrepancies and supporting corrective actions
• Manage Total Rewards case intake, compensation requests, pay adjustments, and shared mailbox communications in accordance with established guidelines
• Maintain job descriptions, SharePoint content, program records, policies, procedures, and process documentation to support effective program administration
• Prepare data summaries, reports, audit documentation, and stakeholder communications while supporting compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
• Assist with audits, reporting, and ongoing Total Rewards initiatives by ensuring data accuracy, documentation completeness, and consistent program execution

More about you

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field required
• Experience in human resources, compensation, benefits, finance, payroll, or related preferred
• Foundational knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system, such as Workday or UKG, is preferred
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Shift details

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Who we are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family‑owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part‑time or full‑time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.