The Role

As a Total Rewards Lead Analyst, you are responsible for supporting the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation and benefits. This role ensures alignment with business objectives, market competitiveness, and compliance with relevant regulations. The Total Rewards Lead Analyst will work closely with senior leadership, HR colleagues, and external vendors to optimize reward programs that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance.This role will report to the Director, Total Rewards.

At Cedar, we look for teammates who are driven, energetic and excited to join a fast-paced company. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills (verbal and written), advanced analytic skills and is comfortable operating independently in a dynamic environment. This multifaceted role focuses on Total Rewards and improving operational processes while working on programs that directly impact our people and our business.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis, documentation and administration of compensation and benefits programs
• Deliver compensation guidance by incorporating external market trends and insights into compensation recommendations that support the business, including base pay, bonuses and equity plans
• Ensure accurate data entry and integrity within the HRIS and other systems related to compensation and benefits
• Submit total rewards surveys including Radford
• Administer existing benefits programs including group medical/dental/vision insurance, Life & AD&D, HSA, COBRA, FSA, 401(k), leaves of absence, benefits compliance standards, and legislative requirements
• Answer and resolve employee benefits questions and liaise with the benefits broker on benefits issues
• Implement all aspects of the annual open enrollment process, oversee employee experience, and coordinate the continuity of care with carrier changes ensuring flawless execution
• Manage and maintain compliance related to benefits administration: 5500 reporting, NDT, ACA, SFHCSO, FLSA review of new roles, and update employee handbook and labor law postings, etc.
• Facilitate and manage bi-weekly new hire orientation
• Maintain a culture that adheres to Cedar's values of focusing on our vision, using good judgment, applying a growth mindset, and rejecting mediocrity
• Assist in the creation of communication materials

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree; a minimum of 5 years of work experience in compensation and benefits
• Experience implementing and managing reward related programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Strong analytical skill set, attention to detail, and organizational skills a must
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and industry standards
• Experience working with several internal partners in a cross functional capacity e.g.,talent acquisition, payroll, legal, sales operations, etc.

Compensation Range and Benefits

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range* in CA, NY, NJ, CT, WA: $110,500 - $130,000
• Salary/Hourly Rate Range* NOT in CA, NY, NJ, CT, WA: $99,500 - $117,050
• This role is equity eligible
• This role offers a competitive benefits and wellness package

*Subject to location, experience, and education

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