Total Rewards Analyst

Propelis; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelis is seeking a Total Rewards Analyst to administer compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs globally with primary responsibility for US, Canada, and Latin America. You will manage day-to-day Total Rewards operations, support vendor relations, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable insights for budgeting and policy decisions.

The role emphasizes market pricing, annual enrollment coordination, and continuous improvement of Total Rewards processes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards.
• Progress toward CCP/GRP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs.
• Serve as primary contact for employee and manager inquiries.
• Conduct compensation market pricing, survey benchmarking, and job evaluation.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment processes and system configuration.
• Support annual and recurring compensation processes including merit planning and budgeting.
• Prepare compensation analyses for promotions and pay actions.
• Support benefits program administration and renewal processes.
• Maintain Total Rewards data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Build recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Salary benchmarking

Data visualization

HRIS reporting

Privacy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Vendor management

Job description

The Total Rewards Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs. The role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of Total Rewards operations, including employee and vendor support, program administration, data governance, compliance activities, and other business as‑usual functions. In addition, the Analyst provides analytical support for global and regional initiatives, translating workforce and market data into practical insights, supporting recurring compensation and benefits cycles, and helping ensure programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Geographic Scope: Global support with primary responsibility for US, Canada & Latin AmericaKey Accountabilities

• Administer day‑day compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs, ensuring accurate execution of ongoing business operations and a positive employee experience.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries, providing guidance on compensation, benefits, policies, processes, and program administration.
• Conduct compensation market pricing, survey matching, benchmarking, and job evaluation to support salary structures, hiring decisions, pay actions, and internal equity.
• Coordinate and support the annual Open Enrollment process, including project planning, system configuration and testing, vendor coordination, employee communications, reporting, issue resolution, and post‑enrollment audits.
• Support annual and recurring compensation processes, including merit planning, salary reviews, incentive programs, budgeting, eligibility validation, modeling, audits, manager tools, and reporting.
• Prepare compensation analyses and recommendations for promotions, transfers, reorganizations, new hires, and other employee pay actions within established guidelines.
• Support the administration, analysis, and renewal of benefit programs, including plan design reviews, enrollment activities, vendor coordination, implementation support, and ongoing program maintenance.
• Partner with benefit vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, claims administration, and data transmission issues, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Maintain, audit, and validate Total Rewards data across HRIS, payroll, compensation, benefits, and vendor systems; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Build and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses to support operational, financial, and strategic decision‑making.
• Coordinate vendor invoices, data requests, survey submissions, plan documentation, employee communications, and annual Total Rewards calendars.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and local HR teams to ensure consistent administration and application of Total Rewards programs.
• Support employee and manager communications, presentations, FAQs, training materials, and enrollment resources using clear and accurate language.
• Monitor regulatory requirements, plan provisions, and internal policies; maintain documentation, audit trails, and controls to support compliance and risk management.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, standardize, and streamline Total Rewards processes, systems, controls, and employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and apply appropriate data privacy and security standards when handling sensitive employee, compensation, and benefits information.

Qualifications & Experience Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, OR an equivalent relevant experience

Minimum Experience3+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or a related Total Rewards discipline

Preferred ExperienceExperience supporting US benefit renewals, HRIS data Licenses / Certifications Progress toward a relevant professional certification such as CCP, GRP is an advantage

Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including data validation, and modelling
• Compensation benchmarking, market pricing, job evaluation, and salary structures
• Benefits analysis, cost modelling, and program administration HRIS, compensation, benefits, and reporting tools
• Data visualisation Working knowledge of reward‑related compliance and data privacy requirements

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and sound judgement
• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Planning, prioritization, and reliable execution
• Service orientation
• Problem solving and continuous improvement
• Discretion and confidentiality Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership and constructive challenge; influences through facts and recommendations; no formal people‑management responsibility

Decision Making Authority

Works independently on recurring analyses, reporting, data validation, survey submissions, and process administration within approved frameworks. Recommends actions based on market benchmarks & employee feedback. Escalates policy exceptions, compliance risks, significant cost impacts, and program‑design decisions to Total Rewards leadership.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Total Rewards analysis, reporting, and cycle deliverables.
• Quality, clarity, and practical value of insights and recommendations.
• Data integrity and effective resolution of discrepancies across systems and vendor files.
• On‑time completion of implementation milestones.
• Compliance with program governance, documentation, privacy, and control requirements.
• Responsiveness to HR teams, Legal, Finance, and vendors.
• Demonstrate process improvement, standardization, and automation.

About Propelis:

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, and WV.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.