Total Rewards Analyst

• Job Title: Analyst, Total Rewards - HR Data
• Location: Irvine, CA (on-site minimum 4 days/week, Mon-Thu)
• Schedule: M-F 8AM-5PM
• Type: Long term Contract
• Team: Total Rewards / HR Data
• Payrate:$45-$48 an hour

Summary

We are seeking an Analyst, Total Rewards - HR Data to provide analytical, financial, and operational support focused on budgeting, workforce cost analysis, and project-based reporting. Partnering closely with FP&A and HR, this role maintains accurate headcount and compensation data, delivers recurring and ad hoc reporting, and supports annual planning cycles and compensation processes. The ideal candidate blends strong Excel and data skills with business acumen, ensuring high-integrity data and insights that drive decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Partner with FP&A on financial modeling, workforce cost analysis, forecasting, and ad hoc data requests.
• Maintain accurate headcount and compensation data for salary planning and financial models.
• Audit and validate data across payroll, compensation, benefits, and workforce datasets to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of HR/financial reporting.
• Support the annual compensation review cycle (data preparation, analysis, system configuration, execution, and post‑cycle audits).
• Conduct market pay analysis and provide insights to support equitable, competitive compensation.
• Assist with recurring compliance processes (e.g., 401(k) funding checks, non-discrimination testing) and invoice tracking with strong internal controls.
• Maintain/update Workday compensation configurations (job profiles, bonus plans, position attributes, one‑time payments, allocations) in partnership with HRIS.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and perform additional analytical or administrative duties as needed.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports and financial analyses for stakeholders.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years in FP&A and/or HR analytics, with demonstrated understanding of best practices and regulations.
• Working knowledge of HR/compensation practices and compliance fundamentals.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Workday, Workday Adaptive Planning, and/or Yardi (nice to have).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to