Senior Total Rewards Analyst

Summary

Join Axios, a growth-stage media company, as a Senior Total Rewards Analyst. You will play a pivotal role in the People Operations team, focusing on employee benefits and enhancing the company's Total Rewards function. Analyze and implement total rewards programs, monitor benefits program effectiveness, conduct audits, and serve as a key resource for employee inquiries. Collaborate with cross-functional partners on annual benefits cycles and assist with compensation processes. Develop communications to increase employee understanding and engagement. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with benefits administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Axios offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Total Rewards experience, ideally with demonstrated strength in data analysis and strategic insights
• Familiarity with HRIS technologies/tools related to compensation, benefits administration, and leave management. Preference for Workday experience
• Understanding of monetary rewards and non-monetary recognition as methods to promote employee engagement and retention
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partnership skills
• Strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and a proven ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative data into clear, actionable insights
• Initiative, resilience, precision, and flexibility amidst a high volume of time-sensitive requests and projects
• Experience administering benefits plans and navigating complex employee benefits

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support the implementation of total rewards programs, with a primary focus on driving employee benefits offerings
• Monitor and evaluate benefits program effectiveness through data analysis, benchmarking, and vendor reporting
• Conduct regular audits of benefits enrollments, payroll deductions, and employee/employer contributions, cross-referencing internal records with carrier and vendor data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and payroll integrity
• Serve as a key resource for employee inquiries related to benefits, and provide backup support for compensation-related questions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive the annual benefits cycle, including open enrollment, vendor communications, data audits, and payroll support
• Assist in annual compensation cycle processes by supporting merit and promotion reviews with data gathering and system administration
• Provide support for compensation benchmarking and analysis as needed, particularly during high-volume periods
• Develop and distribute periodic total rewards communications using Axios’ Smart Brevity style to increase employee understanding and engagement
• Contribute to benefits education, training, and compliance initiatives across the organization
• Support People Operations with other analytical or project-based work as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture