Senior Total Rewards Analyst

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Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB.  As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind. 

The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position as Senior Total Rewards Analyst in our Washington, DC headquarters or New York office reporting to the Senior Manager, Benefits & Well-being. The position will be responsible for assisting the Senior Manager, Benefits & Well-being with the development, administration, and management of the benefit programs at the PCAOB and for Compensation projects and programs as part of the Total Rewards team. This position requires managing compliance with federal and state regulations and overseeing technical requirements for open enrollment processes.

The Senior Total Rewards Analyst will be responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the company's benefits programs, with a strong emphasis on ensuring the company offers competitive and cost-effective benefits to attract and retain employees. This role will also be responsible for several key compensation programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use modern technology to administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers, including working with Procurement to negotiate contracts and evaluate performance.
• Analyze benefits data, prepare reports, and make recommendations for plan design changes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to benefits, including 5500, ERISA, ACA, and COBRA.
• Manage and oversee technical requirements for annual benefits enrollment process, including employee communications and system updates.
• Develop and deliver employee education and communication materials related to benefits programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Research, benchmark and analyze industry trends and best practices in employee Benefits and Compensation.
• Manage benefits budget and ensure cost-effectiveness of programs.
• Oversee leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs.
• Draft, revise, and oversee the management of policies, SOP’s and guidelines for the Total Rewards Department.
• Use modern technology to manage employee recognition programs and make recommendations for enhancements.
• Lead the market pricing process using Payscale (MarketPay) to market price positions and conduct market analyses.
• Maintain the PCAOB company data in the MarketPay market pricing system and perform quarterly updates
• Conduct job evaluations and participate in compensation surveys.
• Assist with the administration of compensation programs, including salary adjustments, merit increases, and incentive plans.
• Manage compliance with all applicable Federal & State laws and regulations related to benefits, compensation, including FLSA and pay equity laws.
• Provide support for compensation-related projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• A minimum of 5 years of compensation and benefits administration experience, primarily with using modern technology to facilitate employee actions. Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations related to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, IRS and DOL.
• Deep working knowledge of defined contribution plans (401k savings plans), and other employee benefits programs
• Experience with Compensation programs and processes including salary surveys, market pricing, salary planning, and employee recognition programs.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite; advanced Excel skills is a must.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; ability to interact effectively with employees and external partners.
• Excellent project management skills; ability to take initiative and work independently on projects; ability to devise own procedures and follow throug