Lead Analyst, Total Rewards - MasterBrand Cabinets LLC

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

As the Total Rewards Lead Analyst, you will drive the strategy, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of our Total Rewards programs—primarily focusing on retirement, time off (including leave management), and compliance. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams within Total Rewards and HR to deliver measurable results and create a cohesive, best-in-class Total Rewards experience for our associates.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously optimize benefit programs aligned with both Total Rewards and overall business objectives. Ensure a direct link between program design and measurable outcomes.
• Benchmark and assess programs to identify opportunities, determine feasibility, design, and implement new programs and/or program modifications to optimize the Total Rewards package.
• Contribute to the creation and sustainability of a 3-to-5-year Total Rewards roadmap—focusing on innovation, cost-effectiveness, and proven results.
• Lead day-to-day administration of benefit programs, ensuring full compliance with all reporting, communication, and audit requirements. Drive accurate and timely execution.
• Select, manage, and develop benefits vendor partners by establishing and leveraging KPIs to achieve cost and quality expectations.
• Partner with finance and external vendors to budget, monitor and report on program expenses.
• Play an active role in the material preparation for and presentation to the Associate Benefits Committee ensuring accurate and complete documentation and execution of decisions.
• Ensure proactive compliance with government (federal, state, and local) regulations through regular monitoring, planning, and program modifications – operating in a lead role by providing centralized oversight and consolidation for compliance across Total Rewards. 
• Provide and educate the Total Rewards team, HR community, and leaders on actionable market data and anticipated legislation. 
• Continuously identify and implement process improvement opportunities utilizing our lean tools to prioritize, leverage technology, and streamline business processes.
• Drive initiatives that improve the employee experience creating the best place-to-work culture.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience is required in addition to 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the analysis, design, and/or administration of benefits programs.  Experience in retirement plans, benefits compliance, and leave management is required. 
• Proficient in regulations and compliance related to benefits and leave matters.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication and execution skills are required. 
• Advanced MS Office skills are required – especially Excel.  HRIS experience required, Workday implementation, configuration, and maintenance experience a plus.
• Must possess strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to influence and communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Well organized and confident to work independently but a strong team player.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and balance priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Occasional travel required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.