Benefits & Compensation Analyst

Overview

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

Purpose Statement: To foster a people-first culture where associates feel valued, heard, and empowered. HR leads with integrity and care, promoting fair, inclusive practices and providing tools, guidance, and a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent. As stewards of growth and talent, we fuel the associate experience and enable operational excellence, creating environments and partnerships people want to be part of.

Position Summary

The Benefits & Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of the organization’s benefits and compensation programs. This role provides data and insights, supports day-to-day program administration, and partners with HR and business leaders to promote competitive, accurate, and effective Total Rewards programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze benefit enrollment, utilization, cost, and engagement data; identify trends and provide insights and recommendations to support program evaluation and decision-making.• Perform benefit audits and reconciliations, identify and resolve discrepancies, and partner with internal teams and benefit vendors to maintain accurate eligibility, enrollment, and deduction data.• Support benefit plan compliance, reporting, documentation, and audit requirements.• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve benefit processes, controls, associate experience, and program administration.• Provide compensation guidance and analysis to HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders related to new hire offers, promotions, salary adjustments, retention considerations, and other compensation decisions. • Conduct market pricing and benchmarking for new and existing positions, manage compensation survey participation, and analyze market trends to support competitive positioning and salary structure recommendations.• Maintain the company’s job and compensation structure, including levels, salary grades, and pay ranges. Partner with HR to evaluate positions and determine appropriate exempt or non-exempt classification in accordance with FLSA requirements.• Support the annual compensation and incentive planning processes, including data preparation, system administration, analysis, validation, reporting, and communication.• Coordinate with HR leadership to lead the creation of financial budgets and forecasts for the HR department, and liaise with corporate accounting during month-end to ensure monthly financials are accurate.• Ad hoc analytics, reporting, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education.• Two or more years of experience in benefits, compensation, total rewards, human resources analytics, or a related field.• Property management or multifamily industry experience preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of benefits and compensation principles, practices, programs, market trends, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Knowledge of benefit plan administration, compensation program administration, salary structures, job evaluation and market pricing methodologies, incentive programs, and related planning and administration tools.• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting benefits, compensation, and market data, identifying trends, and developing meaningful insights and recommendations.• Skilled in applying strong attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines• Skilled in using computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office, with advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving.• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing• Ability to work effectively across many departments with varying levels of staff and management to solve problems and achieve results.• Ability to exercise sound judgment when evaluating benefits and compensation data, resolving discrepancies, and making recommendations within established program guidelines and practices.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education.• Two or more years of experience in benefits, compensation, total rewards, human resources analytics, or a related field.• Property management or multifamily industry experience preferred, but not required.

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices three or four days per week based on managers’ discretion.• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noise, and distractions.

Company Information

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 401(k) with robust company match 
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.