SECU Credit Union

Senior Total Rewards Analyst

SECU Credit Union
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLinthicum • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $88,500 - $141,700 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in compensation and benefits administration, including market analysis, compliance with regulations, and employee communication. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and reporting tools to enhance total rewards programs and support organizational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Compensation AnalysisBenefits AdministrationMarket BenchmarkingHRIS UtilizationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support SECU's total rewards programs through administration, analysis, education, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for leaders, employees, Human Resources partners, Payroll, and external vendors
  • Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analysis for new and existing positions
  • Support job evaluations and job description review processes
  • Analyze compensation data and prepare recommendations for promotions, transfers, market adjustments, and organizational changes
  • Assist with salary structure maintenance and annual compensation planning
  • Support design, administration, analysis, and evaluation of sales and departmental incentive programs
  • Develop compensation reports, metrics, and dashboards
  • Administer corporate-wide and leadership incentive programs
  • Administer health and welfare benefit plans, retirement programs, and voluntary benefits
  • Coordinate annual open enrollment, employee education, and related communications
  • Answer employee and manager questions about compensation and benefits programs
  • Support administration of SECU's 401(k), disability, leave, and wellness programs
  • Partner with Payroll on benefit deductions and program administration
  • Maintain benefit eligibility, enrollment, and vendor interface processes
  • Work with carriers, consultants, and vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery
  • Monitor compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Maryland FAMLI, state leave programs, and other regulations
  • Prepare data and documentation for audits, filings, and regulatory reviews
  • Analyze utilization, participation, and cost trends and recommend improvements
  • Develop employee communications, presentations, and educational materials
  • Participate in Human Resources and enterprise projects related to employee experience and total rewards
  • Assist with HR technology enhancements, process improvement, vendor implementations, system upgrades, and annual benefits and compensation budget planning
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, human resources, or a related field
  • Experience conducting compensation analysis and market benchmarking
  • Experience administering employee benefit programs and retirement plans
  • Experience interpreting and applying federal and state benefit and employment regulations
  • Experience utilizing HRIS, payroll, and reporting systems; ADP experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
  • Understanding of compensation and benefits regulations, principles, practices, and trends
  • Ability to analyze complex information and make sound recommendations
  • Ability to balance employee experience, compliance requirements, operational effectiveness, and financial stewardship
  • Understanding of financial services, banking, credit union, or other regulated industries preferred
  • Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Must reside within commuting distance of SECU Headquarters in Linthicum, MD
  • Must be able to attend monthly meetings and facilitate part of new hire orientation
  • May need to visit Financial Centers a few times per year
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual corporate-wide incentives
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Generous sick, vacation, and personal leave
  • Wellness programs
  • Retirement programs
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Disability and leave programs
  • Employee education and communications related to benefits
  • Total well-being benefits

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Hard Skills
Compensation AnalysisMarket BenchmarkingBenefits AdministrationData InterpretationMicrosoft ExcelReporting ToolsJob EvaluationsSalary Structure MaintenanceCompensation PlanningEmployee Communications
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsRelationship-Building
Tools & Technologies
HRISPayroll SystemsADPReporting Systems
Industry Keywords
Total RewardsERISAACACOBRAHIPAAFMLAFinancial ServicesBankingCredit UnionRegulated Industries