CR provides its employees with strong and generous benefit and compensation packages which include a generous matching 401(k) plan, medical coverage from the first day of employment, behavioral health options and three weeks vacation to start.

 

As our Benefits and Compensation Analyst you will be responsible for the administration of our health and compensation plans for both current and former employees, as needed.  A day in the life might include orienting new employees, working with our outside vendors and providers, spearheading open enrollment and the administrative details associated with COBRA and FSA plans. You will also work closely with our compensation team to prepare and research job descriptions, participate in third party salary surveys and utilize data in order to analyze competitive market research on internal and external salaries 

 

Reporting to the Manager, Benefits, you will be part of CR’s People & Culture team.  We are looking for someone who loves working directly with other people, enjoys problem solving and, using their experience with and knowledge of federal and local regulations and compliance requirements to ensure our programs run smoothly.

 

This is a hybrid position. Under our CRFlex program, this position is eligible for Fully Remote status for candidates who live more than 75 miles from one of our main office locations (Yonkers, NY, Washington DC, Colchester, CT). Additionally, the successful candidate must reside in one of the following locations: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Vermont, Washington D.C. 

As the point of contact for our both new and current employees working on changing the landscape of the consumer marketplace.

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

 

• Experience counts.  You have earned a Bachelor’s Degree and have 1-2 years of benefit and/or benefit and compensation experience, OR  3-5 years of relevant working experience providing operational support (HR support or customer service).
• You have a system for getting things done. You have prior experience writing and reporting within a HRIS platform (ours is UKG).
• You know your way around a spreadsheet.  You are comfortable using Excel and the Google Suite of products.

 

You'll Be One of Our Top Picks if:

 

• You’re open to change.  You’ve been part of a vendor change implementation.
• You’re process oriented.  You aren’t shy to speak up or ask questions if you think there’s a better way to do something. 
• You are supportive.   Your HR experience includes guiding others through the Leave of Absence, Short Term Disability and statutory leave programs. 

 

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone.

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits from that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage and unlimited sick days. There’s also generous family planning benefits and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR’s advocates for strong benefits on behalf of their employees here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/careers/landing-page/index.htm

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $69,800-$85,000. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Consumer Reports proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.