Justworks
Overview
Justworks is seeking a data-driven total rewards professional who can turn numbers into strategy and strategy into action. You bring the technical ability to analyze market data, design structures, and spot trends, while also building trust, influencing stakeholders, and communicating complex ideas effectively. You should be business-savvy with a well-rounded total rewards mindset, capable of digging into benefits strategy as confidently as compensation, ensuring every program reflects employee needs and business goals. Decisions should reflect equity and align with our values and principles, turning analytics into impact that powers business success. At Justworks, you’ll work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on helping businesses grow by solving HR issues, powered by data-driven iteration. Our values guide our product and team behaviours, and we value camaraderie, openness, grit, integrity, and simplicity. What follows are responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Senior Total Rewards Analyst role. What You Will Work On
Compensation Program Management
Lead full-cycle compensation and rewards initiatives from strategy definition to implementation and impact tracking. Define and execute equity, bonus, and incentive program design with strategic alignment, equity, and performance considerations. Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to drive pay transparency, equity, and decision-consistency. Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, and pay equity analyses; support compliance with relevant laws and policies. Develop compensation communication materials and deliver clear reporting and analytics. Benefits & Wellness
Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings. Develop annual benefits strategy by modeling plan design changes, premium share scenarios, vendor comparisons, and renewal evaluations. Evaluate new benefits offerings and propose enhancements that reflect employee needs and business goals. Support benefits program reviews, benchmarking, and vendor evaluations to ensure competitive offerings. Partner with the PeopleOps team on annual enrollment, employee communications, and data audits. Provide insights on benefits and support cross-functional rewards projects. Strategy & Insights
Translate total rewards data into strategic business decisions that fuel talent attraction, retention, and financial outcomes. Influence the design and implementation of enterprise-wide total rewards strategy, advising on how compensation and benefits programs impact employee behavior, motivation, and retention. Integrate compensation, benefits, and performance data into a cohesive, insight-driven total rewards strategy that aligns with business and talent outcomes. Evaluate emerging trends and technologies (e.g., AI in comp, personalized benefits) and recommend test-and-learn pilots. Deliver reporting, analytics, and communication materials to ensure leaders and employees understand total rewards programs. Operations & Process Excellence
Champion improvements to compensation systems, workflows, data integrity, and equity analytics—using AI and modern compensation technology where applicable. Lead complex projects independently, building strong stakeholder relationships, and balancing priorities, cost implications, and employee experience. Continuously refine processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure market competitiveness, scalability, and internal equity. Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as required. How You Will Do Your Work
As a Senior Total Rewards Analyst, success depends on how results are achieved. Your competencies include: Consultative
– builds relationships, understands problems, and develops solutions through questions and active listening. Solution-oriented
– identifies the source of a question or challenge and provides effective solutions. Judgement
– uses critical thinking to assess problems, risks, and mitigation strategies, owning the outcome. Functional expertise
– subject matter expertise in relevant functions with appropriate domain knowledge. Clear communication
– articulates thoughts effectively across written, verbal, and visual channels. All Justworkers focus on our core values, COGIS: Camaraderie, Openness, Grit, Integrity, and Simplicity. Each value is described in the context of daily work and collaboration. Qualifications
Experience & Expertise : 5+ years of progressive Compensation/Total Rewards experience with deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity practices, and benefits strategy/operations (including vendor evaluation, renewals, and benchmarking). Program Design & Analysis : Hands-on experience designing and administering bonus, equity, and incentive programs; ability to interpret market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or Option Impact. Business Acumen : Ability to connect total rewards strategy to organizational goals, financial realities, and employee engagement; tailor recommendations to context. Systems & Technical Acumen : Proficiency with compensation tools/technology, HRIS (Workday required), and advanced Excel/Google Sheets; ensure data accuracy and effective reporting. Strategic & Analytical Thinking : Systems thinker adept at translating data into actionable insights for leaders. Execution & Project Management : Detail-oriented with strong project management skills; able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration & Communication : Strong written and verbal skills; trusted partner who can lead initiatives independently. Professionalism & Adaptability : Maintains confidentiality; thrives in ambiguity and evolving environments. Compliance Knowledge : Understands relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, ACA). The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $122,000.00 to $134,200 per year. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors including skill set, relevant experience, and location. Salary ranges for other locations may differ based on local cost of labor. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all perks and benefits we offer, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks. Diversity At Justworks
Justworks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We provide accommodations to candidates and employees as required by law. If you need an accommodation, contact accommodations@justworks.com. Our DEIB Report
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Justworks is seeking a data-driven total rewards professional who can turn numbers into strategy and strategy into action. You bring the technical ability to analyze market data, design structures, and spot trends, while also building trust, influencing stakeholders, and communicating complex ideas effectively. You should be business-savvy with a well-rounded total rewards mindset, capable of digging into benefits strategy as confidently as compensation, ensuring every program reflects employee needs and business goals. Decisions should reflect equity and align with our values and principles, turning analytics into impact that powers business success. At Justworks, you’ll work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on helping businesses grow by solving HR issues, powered by data-driven iteration. Our values guide our product and team behaviours, and we value camaraderie, openness, grit, integrity, and simplicity. What follows are responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Senior Total Rewards Analyst role. What You Will Work On
Compensation Program Management
Lead full-cycle compensation and rewards initiatives from strategy definition to implementation and impact tracking. Define and execute equity, bonus, and incentive program design with strategic alignment, equity, and performance considerations. Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to drive pay transparency, equity, and decision-consistency. Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, and pay equity analyses; support compliance with relevant laws and policies. Develop compensation communication materials and deliver clear reporting and analytics. Benefits & Wellness
Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings. Develop annual benefits strategy by modeling plan design changes, premium share scenarios, vendor comparisons, and renewal evaluations. Evaluate new benefits offerings and propose enhancements that reflect employee needs and business goals. Support benefits program reviews, benchmarking, and vendor evaluations to ensure competitive offerings. Partner with the PeopleOps team on annual enrollment, employee communications, and data audits. Provide insights on benefits and support cross-functional rewards projects. Strategy & Insights
Translate total rewards data into strategic business decisions that fuel talent attraction, retention, and financial outcomes. Influence the design and implementation of enterprise-wide total rewards strategy, advising on how compensation and benefits programs impact employee behavior, motivation, and retention. Integrate compensation, benefits, and performance data into a cohesive, insight-driven total rewards strategy that aligns with business and talent outcomes. Evaluate emerging trends and technologies (e.g., AI in comp, personalized benefits) and recommend test-and-learn pilots. Deliver reporting, analytics, and communication materials to ensure leaders and employees understand total rewards programs. Operations & Process Excellence
Champion improvements to compensation systems, workflows, data integrity, and equity analytics—using AI and modern compensation technology where applicable. Lead complex projects independently, building strong stakeholder relationships, and balancing priorities, cost implications, and employee experience. Continuously refine processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure market competitiveness, scalability, and internal equity. Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as required. How You Will Do Your Work
As a Senior Total Rewards Analyst, success depends on how results are achieved. Your competencies include: Consultative
– builds relationships, understands problems, and develops solutions through questions and active listening. Solution-oriented
– identifies the source of a question or challenge and provides effective solutions. Judgement
– uses critical thinking to assess problems, risks, and mitigation strategies, owning the outcome. Functional expertise
– subject matter expertise in relevant functions with appropriate domain knowledge. Clear communication
– articulates thoughts effectively across written, verbal, and visual channels. All Justworkers focus on our core values, COGIS: Camaraderie, Openness, Grit, Integrity, and Simplicity. Each value is described in the context of daily work and collaboration. Qualifications
Experience & Expertise : 5+ years of progressive Compensation/Total Rewards experience with deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity practices, and benefits strategy/operations (including vendor evaluation, renewals, and benchmarking). Program Design & Analysis : Hands-on experience designing and administering bonus, equity, and incentive programs; ability to interpret market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or Option Impact. Business Acumen : Ability to connect total rewards strategy to organizational goals, financial realities, and employee engagement; tailor recommendations to context. Systems & Technical Acumen : Proficiency with compensation tools/technology, HRIS (Workday required), and advanced Excel/Google Sheets; ensure data accuracy and effective reporting. Strategic & Analytical Thinking : Systems thinker adept at translating data into actionable insights for leaders. Execution & Project Management : Detail-oriented with strong project management skills; able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration & Communication : Strong written and verbal skills; trusted partner who can lead initiatives independently. Professionalism & Adaptability : Maintains confidentiality; thrives in ambiguity and evolving environments. Compliance Knowledge : Understands relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, ACA). The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $122,000.00 to $134,200 per year. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors including skill set, relevant experience, and location. Salary ranges for other locations may differ based on local cost of labor. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all perks and benefits we offer, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks. Diversity At Justworks
Justworks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We provide accommodations to candidates and employees as required by law. If you need an accommodation, contact accommodations@justworks.com. Our DEIB Report
#J-18808-Ljbffr