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This role serves as a key member of the People & Culture team, helping ensure programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the organization's talent and business strategies.\nThe ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable working with HR systems, employee data, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Total Rewards Analyst provides operational support while also contributing to strategic initiatives related to compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and employee experience.\nEssential Responsibilities\nCompensation Administration\nSupport the administration of compensation programs, policies, and processes. \nConduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary surveys and compensation data. \nAssist with job evaluations, leveling, and compensation analyses. \nPrepare compensation reports, salary recommendations, and workforce analytics. \nSupport annual compensation planning activities, including merit, bonus, and promotion cycles. \nMaintain salary structures, compensation guidelines, and job documentation. \nPartner with leaders and People Business Partners on compensation-related inquiries. \nBenefits Administration\nSupport day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellness offerings. \nServe as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and escalations. \nCoordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications. \nManage vendor relationships and assist with benefits reconciliation and reporting. \nMonitor benefits program effectiveness and utilization trends. \nAssist with benefits renewals, benchmarking, and plan design projects. \nReporting & Analytics\nGenerate regular and ad hoc compensation, benefits, and workforce reports. \nAnalyze trends related to employee participation, costs, market competitiveness, and program effectiveness. \nSupport dashboard development and workforce planning initiatives. \nMaintain data integrity within HRIS and related systems. \nCreate presentations and materials for leadership reviews and decision-making. \nCompliance & Governance\nSupport compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation and benefits. \nAssist with audits and reporting requirements. \nHelp maintain compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and documentation. \nPartner with payroll, finance, and legal teams to ensure program compliance and accuracy. \nProjects & Continuous Improvement\nHelp design, implement, and scale Total Rewards processes, programs, and policies while identifying opportunities to improve employee experience and administrative efficiency. \nSupport the development and administration of Total Rewards programs for a growing international workforce across the United States, Cohen India, Ireland, and future global locations. \nSupport implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of HR technology, including Workday and other related systems. \nAssist with employee recognition, wellness, and engagement programs that support attraction, retention, and organizational growth. \nWho You Are\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred. \n3-5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, HR operations, total rewards, or related HR functions. \nExperience administering compensation and benefits programs within Workday preferred, including Workday Advanced Compensation functionality. \nExperience utilizing compensation surveys and market data preferred. \nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nUnderstanding of compensation and benefits principles and practices. \nStrong analytical and quantitative skills. \nAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. \nExperience creating reports, dashboards, and presentations. \nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. \nExcellent organizational and project management skills. \nEffective verbal and written communication skills. \nAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. \nStrong customer service mindset and relationship-building skills. \nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. \nPreferred Qualifications\nCertified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or related certification in progress. \nExperience supporting annual compensation review processes. \nExperience with benefits renewals and vendor management. \nKnowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and compensation compliance requirements. \nExperience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI. \nSuccess Measures\nWithin the first 12 months, the Total Rewards Specialist will:\nDeliver accurate and timely compensation and benefits administration. \nSuccessfully support annual compensation and open enrollment processes. \nProduce meaningful analytics that support business and talent decisions. \nMaintain strong data integrity within HR systems. \nBuild trusted relationships with employees, managers, and business stakeholders. \nContribute to the continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs and processes. \nWho We Are\n#LifeatCohen\nSure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)\nAt Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:\nChampioning the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and \nOffering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!\nLearn More About Us!\nDiscover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise\nLearn more about our Firm's culture\nEstimated Base Range: $90,000 - $110,000*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. 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