Total Rewards Operations Analyst

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Total Rewards Operations Analyst

Remote (U.S. – Central Time Zone preferred)
Reports To: Benefits Manager

Summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Total Rewards Operations Analyst to support the administration of benefits, compensation, and other HR services. As part of the HR Shared Services team, this role supports key HR processes while ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of HR systems and employee data.

This position works closely with HR team members and cross-functional partners to support leave administration, benefits and compensation programs, HRIS data integrity, and overall HR operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

Leave of Absence Administration

• Lead day-to-day administration of leave of absence programs including FMLA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and other company leave programs.
• Coordinate with leave vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate leave records and provide guidance to HR team members navigating leave processes.

HR Systems & Data Integrity

• Maintain employee lifecycle transactions within the HRIS including new hires, status changes, and terminations.
• Perform HR data audits and support workforce reporting and HR analytics.
• Assist with HRIS testing, system updates, and documentation of HR processes.

Compensation Support

• Support compensation processes including merit cycles, maintenance of salary ranges and structures, and compensation changes.
• Assist with salary surveys, market benchmarking, job pricing, and pay equity analysis.

Benefits Administration

• Support administration of health, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Assist with open enrollment, employee communications, and distribution of required notices.
• Coordinate with vendors and support resolution of escalated benefit issues referred by local HR team members.

HR Operations Support

• Support the HR shared services inbox and case management processes, helping ensure inquiries are routed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to local HR team members on HR policies, benefits, and programs.
• Support continuous improvement of HR operational processes and other HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience will also be considered.

Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or similar credential preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience supporting HR operations, benefits administration, HRIS administration, or total rewards programs
• Experience administering leave of absence programs (e.g., FMLA, STD, LTD, or similar absence management programs) and health & welfare programs required
• Experience working within an HR shared services or HR operations environment preferred
• Experience supporting compensation processes (salary surveys, market pricing, job evaluation, merit cycles) preferred
• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operating environment preferred

Systems & Technical Skills

• HRIS experience required; Dayforce experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with HR data, reporting, and system transactions

Candidate Characteristics

• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting internal customers
• Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with HR team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Process-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Comfortable working with HR systems, data, and operational processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and growing environment
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and emerging tools such as AI to improve HR processes and service delivery

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

 

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled