Total Rewards Analyst

Jostens; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan with immediate vesting

Hybrid schedule (on-site 3 days/week)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Jostens is seeking a Total Rewards Analyst to support the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide analytical support. The role covers US and international plans, annual incentive cycles, and ongoing program enhancements.

It requires a 4-year degree and 3 years of Total Rewards experience, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and ADP Workforce Now familiarity.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree with 3 years' experience in Total Rewards or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Analytical skills, problem solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of total rewards including compensation, benefits and time-off plans/regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support Day-to-Day Total Rewards Programs, including compensation and benefits administration and issue triage.
• Administer US and Global compensation programs and annual/ quarterly incentive plans.
• Conduct Total Rewards analytics and reporting, provide insights to leadership.
• Maintain data integrity in HRIS systems and manage job descriptions database.
• Develop communications and trainings for Total Rewards programs including enrollment and bonuses.
• Assist with compensation evaluations, job and market analyses, and grade/incentive recommendations.
• Support surveys and benchmarking to inform compensation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., 5500, ACA, FLSA) and maintain program documentation.
• Back up broader Total Rewards team and support other projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

TOTAL REWARDS ANALYST

HYBRID POSITION | ONSITE THREE DAYS A WEEK AT JOSTENS' CORPORATE OFFICE (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)

ABOUT YOU:

As a Total Rewards Analyst, this role plays a critical role in the operations of the organization's Total Rewards strategy. This role supports the organization's total rewards plans and programs, which may include health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave policies, paid time off plans, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits policies and/or compensation programs for US and International employees. As an analyst, you will ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local benefit and/or compensation laws. You will also provide analytical and administrative support and may recommend program enhancements.

YOU WILL:

• Support Day-to-Day Total Rewards Programs. Support the daily administration of compensation and benefits programs for employees. Provide support to employees, managers, HR partners, process and/or troubleshoot program eligibility, enrollment, and other issues that arise. Triage issues as needed. Ensure accurate documentation and administration processing of Total Rewards programs.
• Administer and Support Annual Cycles. Administer US and Global compensation programs to execute routine base pay changes. Assist with the planning and execution of annual/quarterly and other incentive plans, including sales incentive payment process and special incentive programs.
• Support Strategic Initiatives. Conduct Total Rewards analytics and reporting, providing insights and recommendations to leadership. Analyzes trends and costs to make and implement recommendations. Assist with Total Rewards program budgets.
• Maintain System Integrity. Ensure accurate data entry and integrity within the HRIS related to compensation and benefits systems. Maintain job description database. Maintain and Audit Benefits & Compensation data in HRIS systems.
• Develop Program Communications. Create communications and trainings for Total Rewards programs including annual enrollment, retirement, merit and bonus cycles.
• Conduct Compensation Evaluations. Assist with review of job duties, job and market analysis, develop recommendations for grade assignment, FLSA status and incentive eligibility.
• Participate in Surveys & Benchmarking. Submit data to third-party surveys and use insights to inform compensation strategies.
• Ensure Compliance. Participates in the development of the Total Rewards strategy aligned with the organization's business strategy in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Support compliance activities related to compensation and benefits administration: 5500 reporting, NDT, ACA, FLSA, Minimum Wage Reviews, etc. Maintains current and accurate program documentation, assist with filing deadlines, and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations: Plan/Program Documents, SBCs, enrollment guides, Summary Annual Reports, Anti-discrimination testing, 5500 reports, audits, etc.
• Support Other Projects. Support the broader Total Rewards team in other total rewards programs and HR systems, serving as a back up to others on the team. Support other project as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• Education & Experience. 4-year degree with 3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Total Rewards function (preference for experience supporting benefits for an employee base greater than 1000 employees).
• Technical Skills. Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred experience working with ADP Workforce Now.
• Analytical Strength. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, organizational skills, and detail orientated.
• Total Rewards Knowledge. Knowledge of total rewards - compensation, benefits and/or time off plans/regulations. Preferred strong business acumen.
• Strong Project & Time Management. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy in all deliverables.
• Confidentiality. Capable of managing sensitive and confidential data with professionalism.
• Collaboration & Customer Service. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Team-Oriented. Comfortable working across teams and serving as a resource for employees and HR partners.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 pai