Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Overview

MSA is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support the design, delivery, and administration of our Total Rewards programs. In this role, yo u’ll use data-driven insights to help ensure fair, competitive compensation and impactful benefits for our employee-owners. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership, vendors, and HR partners in a culture that values teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement. At MSA, you’ll join a people-first organization where your work directly s
upports our strong community-focused and employee-owned culture.

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. That’s why we offer:

• Employee Ownership = True Investment
  : MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re 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 doesn’t 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:

• Analyze and recommend enhancements to MSA's compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay practices to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.

• Lead and support the strategy, administration, and optimization of employee benefits programs.

• Prepare and analyze data for the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases and market adjustments.

• Conduct internal equity and market analyses to ensure competitive and consistent compensation recommendations.

• Administer incentive programs, including bonus calculations and annual Total Rewards Statements.

• Oversee benefits administration across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and disability programs.

• Ensure related to compensation and benefits.

• Partner with HRIS and leadership to develop reporting and support enhancements to Total Rewards systems and processes.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s 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.
• We've Got Your Back: Enjoy support…