Benefits & Compensation Analyst

Benefits & Compensation Analyst (Temp to Hire) Position Summary

The Benefits & Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and ongoing enhancement of First Cash's Total Rewards programs. This role partners with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to provide data-driven insights that help ensure compensation and benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving the employee experience through effective compensation and benefits strategies.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market pricing analyses.
• Support annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive programs.
• Assist with job evaluations, classifications, and compensation recommendations.
• Analyze compensation data to support pay competitiveness and internal equity.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.

• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and open enrollment activities.
• Analyze benefits utilization, participation, and cost trends.
• Assist with employee benefits communications and issue resolution.
• Recommend improvements to enhance employee experience and program effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain reports related to compensation, benefits, headcount, and workforce metrics.
• Perform data audits to ensure accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Create dashboards and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve processes.

• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Participate in HR system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement projects.
• Stay informed on compensation, benefits, and industry trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, HR Analytics, Total Rewards, or a related HR function.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Experience supporting compensation and benefits programs in a multi-site or large organization.
• Knowledge of salary surveys, job evaluation methodologies, and pay equity practices.
• Experience with Dayforce, UKG, and Power BI.
• CCP, CEBS, or other related certifications.

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Compliance Awareness
• Customer Service Orientation

Reports To: Director, Compensation & Benefits

• Accurate and timely compensation and benefits analysis.
• Effective support of compensation planning and open enrollment processes.
• Strong data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Compliance with applicable regulations and audit requirements.
• Positive stakeholder partnerships and employee experience.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as business needs require.

First Cash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.