Total Rewards Analyst - North America

Perma Pipe; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma Pipe in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Total Rewards Analyst to support payroll, compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition programs across the United States and Canada. You will blend analytical and administrative support for weekly payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, and total rewards projects.

The role involves partnering with HR, Finance and external vendors to optimize rewards delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost-containment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in payroll, compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or total rewards.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paycom strongly preferred; Payworks preferred.
• Experience managing self-insured health insurance plans.
• Strong Excel skills: VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data formulas.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll and benefits.
• Ability to synthesize raw claims and financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle weekly payroll processing using Paycom for U.S. employees and Payworks for Canadian.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and GL reconciliations.
• Design and administer self-funded health and welfare plans.
• Analyze claims data and cost trends to suggest cost-containment solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships with third-party administrators and brokers.
• Oversee renewals, plan budgeting, enrollment and communications.
• Maintain Paycom data integrity and develop HR reports.
• Support administration of U.S. 401(k) and Canadian RRSP plans.
• Travel up to 10% within North America.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR analytics

Cost containment

Data reporting

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Paycom

Payworks

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: The Woodlands Regional Office - The Woodlands, TX 77380, Position Type: Full-Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: 0-10% Travel, Job Shift: Standard Shift, Job Category: HRS - HR Operations, Position Summary

The Total Rewards Analyst supports payroll, compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition programs across the United States and Canada. This role blends analytical and administrative support for weekly payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, and total rewards projects. Serving as a key liaison between HR, Finance, external vendors, and employees, the Analyst will leverage financial data to drive cost-containment strategies, optimize total rewards delivery, and support corporate compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Support full-cycle weekly payroll processing through Paycom for U.S. and Payworks for Canadian employees.
• Audit complex payroll data for accuracy, including overtime, shift premiums, deductions, and earnings codes.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, performing root-cause analysis.
• Prepare payroll reports, including general ledger reconciliations, variance analysis, and regular payroll tax or garnishment compliance audits.

Benefits Strategy & Self-Funding Administration

• Direct the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of self-funded health and welfare benefit programs.
• Analyzes claims data, cost trends, and recommends solutions that support organizational objectives and employee wellbeing.
• Manages key partnerships with third-party administrators, stop-loss carriers, brokers, consultants, and other benefit vendors to ensure service excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee annual renewals, performance reviews, claim monitoring, budget forecasting, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Develops and executes project plans related to benefit plan changes, vendor transitions, and strategic healthcare initiatives.
• Support administration of U.S. and Canadian benefit programs.
• Lead yearly enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Lead the potential transition to a self-insured insurance model
• Maintain employee benefit records and vendor reporting.
• Respond to routine employee benefit inquiries and escalation tracking.

Compensation

• Support annual merits, bonus, and salary planning cycles.

Systems, Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain Paycom and related HR system data integrity.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports for HR leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Support system implementations, testing, and upgrades.

401(k) and RRSP Administration

• Support administration of U.S. 401(k) and Canadian RRSP plans.
• Assist with employee enrollments, deductions, audits, and reconciliations.
• Other duties as needed

TRAVEL: Up to 10%, within the North America region.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Must be able to operate computer and other office machines and office equipment as the job requires.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up to 15 pounds. Requires manual agility sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers and other office equipment as the position requires. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to navigate diverse work problems on a daily basis. Must be able to resolve problems, manage conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. Must relate and interact with people at all levels in the Company.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a typical office setting. This position may require working outside of standard business hours.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in corporate payroll, compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or total rewards.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paycom experience strongly preferred. Payworks experience preferred.
• Experience managing self-insured health insurance plans
• Strong Excel skills include VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, and data formulas.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll and benefits preferred.
• Ability to synthesize raw claims and financial data into actionable insights.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.