Total Rewards Analyst

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.  We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for analyzing the organization’s compensation and benefit programs, with an emphasis on implementing comprehensive total rewards strategies aligned with strategic goals and objectives. This role will lead research, data analysis, and reporting related to the design and enhancement of competitive compensation and benefit offerings, thereby providing data-driven insights to support business decisions, optimize employee satisfaction, and deliver solutions to leaders and employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate and audit reports on total rewards trends to support data-driven decision-making and ensure program effectiveness.
• Communicate relevant total rewards policies and programs to both employees and management in a clear and accessible manner.
• Collaborate with the benefits team, HRIS team, and HR leaders to ensure seamless integration and execution of total rewards strategies and initiatives.
• Conduct market research to analyze benefit trends and ensure the company remains competitive in the talent marketplace. Review and assess benefit plan offerings for cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Support the management, optimization, and ongoing evaluation of all employee benefit plans to maximize value and engagement.
• Research federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits in North America. Ensure all total rewards programs remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Create presentations, reports, and documentation for leadership meetings related to total rewards initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver training related to compensation and benefits for managers and employees, promoting awareness and understanding of available programs and policies.
• Identify areas for process improvements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation for all total rewards programs and procedures.
• Assist in implementing new tools or technologies to enhance the effectiveness of the total rewards function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience administering compensation, health/welfare, disability, and retirement plans. disability, and retirement benefits.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in UltiPro/UKG preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal compensation laws and regulations in both U.S and Canada, including PPACA, ERISA, IRC, DOL, FMLA, ADAA, COBRA, HIPAA.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of benefits and compensation administration (government reporting obligations).
• Ability to professionally handle highly confidential HR data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter who can independently manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively and consistently execute with excellence.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.