Sr Analyst Total Rewards

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day. --- What you will be doing: As a Senior Analyst, Total Rewards, you will play a critical role in delivering and supporting compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. You will provide analytical expertise, operational execution, and consultative support across salary administration, incentive programs, and benefits offerings. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. Leveraging data insights, you will recommend improvements, enhance processes, and contribute to cross-functional Total Rewards initiatives while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a high-quality employee experience. Key responsibilities include: · Supporting administration of base pay, incentive compensation, and annual merit/bonus cycles · Conducting analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness; identifying trends and recommending solutions · Providing guidance to managers and HR partners on compensation practices, policies, and job evaluations · Maintaining compensation data, job structures, and records within HR systems · Preparing compensation reports, dashboards, and audit documentation · Supporting benefits program design, implementation, and administration (health, welfare, retirement plans) · Analyzing benefits utilization, trends, and employee feedback to identify improvements · Managing benefits enrollment tracking, eligibility, and data accuracy · Partnering with vendors and supporting benefit-related processes and annual enrollment · Developing clear communications, guides, FAQs, and presentations to increase employee understanding of Total Rewards programs · Supporting cross-functional projects, system implementations, and process improvements · Collaborating with stakeholders to drive program effectiveness and continuous improvement --- What You Bring to the Table: · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy · Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Customer-service orientation with a proactive mindset · Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion · Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills · Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation --- What’s needed: Basic Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent work experience · 3+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or HR analytics · Experience supporting compensation and/or benefits programs · Demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce reports · Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) · Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) --- Preferred Qualifications: · 4+ years of Total Rewards experience in a large or multi-entity organization · Experience supporting annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, incentive programs) · Experience administering benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness) · Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, FLSA) · Experience using market pricing tools or participating in salary surveys · Project management experience coordinating stakeholders and delivering on timelines · Experience preparing audit documentation or supporting compliance reviews --- We Offer: Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! --- Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply To This Job