Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $45.00/hour
Schedule: 36.5 hours per week
Contract Length: ASAP START December 31, 2026
Are you a detail-oriented compensation and benefits professional with a knack for analyzing data, navigating retirement plans, and keeping complex processes running smoothly? We are seeking an experienced Compensation & Retirement Analyst II for a contract opportunity in Houston! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, retirement plan administration, compliance, and cross-functional teams while taking ownership of projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
What You'll Be Doing:- Administer and support retirement benefit programs, including 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, and executive deferred compensation plans.
- Coordinate with retirement plan vendors, auditors, payroll, HRIS, and internal departments to ensure accurate administration and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with 401(k) plan testing, annual audits, financial reconciliations, and required filings.
- Analyze complex financial and benefits data, including plan funding, employee contributions, loans, and deferred compensation.
- Research, troubleshoot, and resolve retirement plan discrepancies and employee benefit inquiries.
- Support compensation administration, including job evaluations, salary recommendations, market research, and benchmarking.
- Lead assigned projects from planning through completion, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and vendor relationships.
- Develop and coordinate employee communications, educational materials, and presentations related to compensation and retirement programs.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and establish consistent departmental procedures.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree and 34 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Hands-on experience with retirement plan administration, compensation, or employee benefits.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex financial and benefits data.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with HRIS and benefits vendor systems.
- Knowledge of 401(k) administration, retirement plan compliance, reconciliations, and audit processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently manage projects, work with vendors, and resolve complex issues.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) credentials are a plus.
Additional Details:- Onsite position in Houston, TX.
- Approximately 36.5 hours per week.
Interested? If you have a background in compensation, retirement benefits, and financial analysis, we'd love to hear from you!