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Compensation & Benefits Analyst (Job ID 1416)

Colonna's Shipyard

Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 78000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst administers and supports employee benefits and compensation programs ensuring compliance accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. This role supports key processes such as benefits administration benefits education (open enrollment new hire orientation etc.) payroll integrations and compensation analysis and closely works with HR Payroll external vendors and employees at all levels. The Analyst also leverages data and market insights to enhance program effectiveness and ensure competitive compliant total rewards offerings.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability. Position may require limited travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties focused on Benefits include:

Provide administrative and analytical support for compensation and benefits programs
Administer and maintain comprehensive employee benefits programs including health & welfare plans retirement plans voluntary benefits COBRA and various wellness initiatives
Provide consultative and technical expertise on complex benefits and compensation issues
Process and audit benefits transactions including new hire enrollments qualifying life events status changes and new hires/terminations
Support annual open enrollment through effective coordination education enrollment support focused communications and auditing
Ensure accurate benefit deductions and payroll integrations
Reconcile monthly carrier and third-party administrator (TPA) invoices resolving eligibility billing and funding discrepancies
Review and analyze claims reporting to identify trends and assist with funding reconciliation activities
Ensure compliance with ERISA and applicable regulatory requirements including support for Form 5500 filings for self-insured plans
Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA ADA military leave (USERAA) and company-sponsored leave policies in coordination with third party administrators
Partner with HR and management to support reasonable accommodations and return-to-work planning

Additionally Compensation and other duties include:

Partner with management and other stakeholders to support effective job analysis/evaluation/classification job description creation and support maintenance of the general labor category library
Conduct market benchmarking analyses to assess competitive pay positioning and recommend salary actions aligned with internal equity and external competitiveness for new and existing roles
Ensure all comp practices and pay decisions comply with federal/state/locality regulations and align with Companys guidance and expectations
Complete administrative tasking and analyses to effectively maintain the Companys salary grading structure as aligned with our compensation philosophy
Support special initiatives and projects related to benefits employee morale & welfare compensation & reward programs or HR systems
Maintain comprehensive documentation of program structures procedures and system configurations
Ensure benefits and compensation programs comply with federal state locality and industry regulations while monitoring changes to maintain compliance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of experience in Compensation and/or Benefits administration.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate competency and/or understanding of core compliance elements (FLSA ERISA ACA HIPAA pay transparency etc.) HRIS platforms managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Must have compensation and/or benefits experience supporting various position types and levels (trades professionals executive etc.) is required with preference serving in ship repair/building or industrial fabrication industries
Must have advanced Excel skills with proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs and demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly.
Must have strong detail orientation analytical skills effective verbal and written communication and problem-solving abilities required
This position requires US Citizenship.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

CEBS CCP CBP Certification(s) preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time.
Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc Hear talk and smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pay Range: $65000 - $78000

Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off (PTO).

Required Experience:

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