Overview
MSA is seeking to add a Compensation & Benefits Analyst to our HR Team. This role plays a critical, behind-the-scenes role in shaping MSA’s Total Rewards strategy. This position is primarily focused on compensation administration, analysis, and reporting, serving as a key analytical partner to HR leadership.
Who are we looking for? Someone who:
- Thinks like an analyst first—comfortable working in data, models, and scenarios.
- Naturally questions assumptions and seeks to validate decisions with data.
- Able to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for leaders.
This role can be either our Baraboo, Madison, Dubuque or Milwaukee offices with a flexible work environment.
Who we are:
For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S.
Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing — and we take pride in seeing our work come to life.
At MSA, we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value and maintain a balanced life and career. That’s why we offer:
Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.
A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5
A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being
Responsibilities
What you will do:
Compensation
- Administer and maintain compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, and pay ranges aligned with Total Rewards strategy.
- Lead data preparation, validation, and analysis for the annual compensation cycle (merit, market adjustments).
- Conduct internal equity and market analyses to support consistent, competitive pay decisions.
- Provide analytical support and recommendations for off-cycle compensation requests and pay decisions.
- Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate compensation changes and program impacts.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR leaders by delivering compensation insights and structured recommendations.
- Collaborate with external compensation consultants to interpret market data and inform salary grade structures.
Incentives & Total Rewards Reporting
- Administer incentive programs, including bonus calculations, audits, and reporting outputs.
- Develop Total Rewards reporting and statements that quantify and communicate program value for leadership use.
Benefits Analysis & Administration
- Analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and plan performance to support design recommendations.
- Conduct financial and impact analysis for new or revised benefit offerings.
- Support benefits administration processes, including open enrollment system setup and testing.
- Partner with vendors and brokers to resolve complex issues and evaluate performance.
- Administer benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, etc)
Compliance & Data Integrity
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).
- Partner with HRIS to maintain data accuracy and optimize compensation and benefits system functionality.
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports that support executive and HR decision-making.
Qualifications
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting compensation, benefits, HR analytics, or Total Rewards programs.
Strong knowledge of compensation practices, including market pricing, salary structure design, and pay equity analysis.
Experience analyzing and administering benefits programs, with exposure to self-funded plans and ESOP environments preferred.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret trends and build data-driven recommendations.
Experience working within HRIS systems and collaborating across teams to enhance Total Rewards processes.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
CCP or CBP certification is a plus.
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.
Why MSA?
- Better Together: A collaborative environment that values open ideas, diversity, and authenticity. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success in our employee-owned firm.
- Multi-disciplinary Opportunities: Follow your interests, explore new experiences, and apply your skills where they have the most impact.
- We've Got Your Back: Enjoy support when you need it and independence when you don't. We are 400+ strong, working as one cohesive team.
- Passion & Purpose: We're passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations, "geek out," and think big with us.
- Pay & Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out.
- Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generators—regular collaboration and learning opportunities.
- Work-Life Integration: Life doesn't stop when work begins. We support your professional and personal balance.
- Commitment to Learning: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and cutting-edge technology to keep you connected and creative.
- Community Engagement: Giving back through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and event participation, backed by corporate sponsorship and donations.
The salary for this position ranges from $79,081 to $126,500 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.
Best-in-Industry Benefits - Eligible employees enjoy:
- Quality Insurance Options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
- Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
- Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
- Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus
MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com
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