Compensation & Benefits Analyst

MSA is seeking to add a Compensation & Benefits Analyst to our HR Team. This role plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in shaping MSAs Total Rewards strategy. This position is primarily focused on compensation administration analysis and reporting serving as a key analytical partner to HR leadership.

Who are we looking for Someone who:

• Thinks like an analyst firstcomfortable working in data models and scenarios.
• Naturally questions assumptions and seeks to validate decisions with data.
• Able to translate complex analyses into clear actionable insights for leaders.

This role can be either our Baraboo Madison Dubuque or Milwaukee offices with a flexible work environment.

Who we are:

For over 100 years MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo Wisconsin has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S.

Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger safer and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships trust and doing the right thing and we take pride in seeing our work come to life.

At MSA we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value and maintain a balanced life and career. Thats why we offer:

• Employee Ownership True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team youre not just doing a job youre building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.

• A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship professional development and team success.

• A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule because life doesnt always fit inside 9 to 5

• A flexible work environment including hybrid and remote options where possible to support your productivity and well-being

What you will do:

Compensation

• Administer and maintain compensation programs including salary structures job architecture and pay ranges aligned with Total Rewards strategy.
• Lead data preparation validation and analysis for the annual compensation cycle (merit market adjustments).
• Conduct internal equity and market analyses to support consistent competitive pay decisions.
• Provide analytical support and recommendations for off-cycle compensation requests and pay decisions.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate compensation changes and program impacts.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR leaders by delivering compensation insights and structured recommendations.
• Collaborate with external compensation consultants to interpret market data and inform salary grade structures.

Incentives & Total Rewards Reporting

• Administer incentive programs including bonus calculations audits and reporting outputs.
• Develop Total Rewards reporting and statements that quantify and communicate program value for leadership use.

Benefits Analysis & Administration

• Analyze benefits utilization cost trends and plan performance to support design recommendations.
• Conduct financial and impact analysis for new or revised benefit offerings.
• Support benefits administration processes including open enrollment system setup and testing.
• Partner with vendors and brokers to resolve complex issues and evaluate performance.
• Administer benefit programs (medical dental vision etc)

Compliance & Data Integrity

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (ACA ERISA HIPAA COBRA FMLA).
• Partner with HRIS to maintain data accuracy and optimize compensation and benefits system functionality.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports that support executive and HR decision-making.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance Data Analytics or a related field.

• 5 years of experience supporting compensation benefits HR analytics or Total Rewards programs.

• Strong knowledge of compensation practices including market pricing salary structure design and pay equity analysis.

• Experience analyzing and administering benefits programs with exposure to self-funded plans and ESOP environments preferred.

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to interpret trends and build data-driven recommendations.

• Experience working within HRIS systems and collaborating across teams to enhance Total Rewards processes.

• Detail-oriented proactive and solutions-focused mindset with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

• CCP or CBP certification is a plus.

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Why MSA

• Better Together: A collaborative environment that values open ideas diversity and authenticity. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success in our employee-owned firm.
• Multi-disciplinary Opportunities: Follow your interests explore new experiences and apply your skills where they have the most impact.
• Weve Got Your Back: Enjoy support when you need it and independence when you dont. We are 400 strong working as one cohesive team.
• Passion & Purpose: Were passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations geek out and think big with us.
• Pay & Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out.
• Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generatorsregular collaboration and learning opportunities.
• Work-Life Integration: Life doesnt stop when work begins. We support your professional and personal balance.
• Commitment to Learning: Ongoing training tuition reimbursement and cutting-edge technology to keep you connected and creative.
• Community Engagement: Giving back through volunteering education STEM outreach and event participation backed by corporate sponsorship and donations.

The salary for this position ranges from $79081 to $126500 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Best-in-Industry Benefits - Eligible employees enjoy:

• Quality Insurance Options: Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents with additional time for birth parents under MSAs Short Term Paid Leave
• Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned with stock provided at no cost
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. AtMSA we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at

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