Compensation & Benefits Analyst II

TriQuest Business Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriQuest Business Services is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Analyst II in San Antonio, Texas. This full-time role supports the administration, analysis, and improvement of employee compensation and benefits programs, collaborating with HR, Payroll, Accounting, management and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in compensation and benefits, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical and detail orientation, and experience with 401(k), ESOP, retirement plan admin and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits.
• Experience with retirement plan administration.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Responsibilities

• Administer compensation, benefits, 401(k), and ESOP programs.
• Manage employee eligibility, enrollment, plan changes, distributions, rollovers, loans, and other participant transactions.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, employee communications, benefit fairs, and individual enrollment assistance.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking, salary surveys, job evaluations, and market analysis.
• Evaluate positions for appropriate exempt/nonexempt classification and compensation ranges.
• Research compensation trends and support pay equity and competitive compensation initiatives.
• Perform monthly Health & Welfare premium deduction audits.
• Prepare and distribute ESOP and Total Compensation Statements.
• Support retirement plan compliance testing, audits, year-end reconciliations, and Form 5500 reporting.
• Prepare required plan documents, reports, and regulatory filings.
• Partner with brokers, recordkeepers, third-party administrators, auditors, Payroll, Accounting, and HR.
• Provide employees and managers with guidance regarding compensation and benefits.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and benefits records.
• Support HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Business or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Benefits administration software

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Analyst II

Location:San Antonio, Texas
Job Type:Full-Time
Salary:Up to 90,000
Industry:Construction / Engineering Services

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Analyst II to support the administration, analysis, and ongoing improvement of employee compensation and benefits programs. This role will work closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, management, employees, and external vendors to ensure compensation and benefit programs are accurate, competitive, and compliant with applicable requirements.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related compensation and benefits experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with 401(k), ESOP, retirement plan administration, compensation benchmarking, and benefits administration is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer compensation, benefits, 401(k), and ESOP programs.

• Manage employee eligibility, enrollment, plan changes, distributions, rollovers, loans, and other participant transactions.

• Support annual Open Enrollment, employee communications, benefit fairs, and individual enrollment assistance.

• Conduct compensation benchmarking, salary surveys, job evaluations, and market analysis.

• Evaluate positions for appropriate exempt/nonexempt classification and compensation ranges.

• Research compensation trends and support pay equity and competitive compensation initiatives.

• Perform monthly Health & Welfare premium deduction audits.

• Prepare and distribute ESOP and Total Compensation Statements.

• Support retirement plan compliance testing, audits, year-end reconciliations, and Form 5500 reporting.

• Prepare required plan documents, reports, and regulatory filings.

• Partner with brokers, recordkeepers, third-party administrators, auditors, Payroll, Accounting, and HR.

• Provide employees and managers with guidance regarding compensation and benefits.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and benefits records.

• Support HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits.

• Experience with retirement plan administration.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Preferred Qualifications

• ESOP experience.

• 401(k) administration experience.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or CCP certification.

• Experience with compensation surveys and market benchmarking.

• HRIS, benefits, payroll, or retirement plan system experience.

• Experience in the construction or engineering industry.

• Knowledge of applicable compensation, benefits, and retirement plan regulations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily indoor, professional office environment.

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform frequent standing and walking.

• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.

• Visual ability to read printed and electronic documents.

• Ability to occasionally lift or exert force of up to20 poundsand frequently lift or exert force of up to10 pounds.