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Role Description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Total Rewards Operations Analyst to support the administration of benefits, compensation, and other HR services. As part of the HR Shared Services team, this role supports key HR processes while ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of HR systems and employee data.

This position works closely with HR team members and cross-functional partners to support:

• Leave administration
• Benefits and compensation programs
• HRIS data integrity
• Overall HR operational processes

Key Responsibilities

• Leave of Absence Administration:
  • Lead day-to-day administration of leave of absence programs including FMLA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and other company leave programs.
  • Coordinate with leave vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate leave records and provide guidance to HR team members navigating leave processes.
• HR Systems & Data Integrity:
  • Maintain employee lifecycle transactions within the HRIS including new hires, status changes, and terminations.
  • Perform HR data audits and support workforce reporting and HR analytics.
  • Assist with HRIS testing, system updates, and documentation of HR processes.
• Compensation Support:
  • Support compensation processes including merit cycles, maintenance of salary ranges and structures, and compensation changes.
  • Assist with salary surveys, market benchmarking, job pricing, and pay equity analysis.
• Benefits Administration:
  • Support administration of health, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs.
  • Assist with open enrollment, employee communications, and distribution of required notices.
  • Coordinate with vendors and support resolution of escalated benefit issues referred by local HR team members.
• HR Operations Support:
  • Support the HR shared services inbox and case management processes, helping ensure inquiries are routed and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Provide guidance to local HR team members on HR policies, benefits, and programs.
  • Support continuous improvement of HR operational processes and other HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience will also be considered.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or similar credential preferred.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience supporting HR operations, benefits administration, HRIS administration, or total rewards programs.
• Experience administering leave of absence programs (e.g., FMLA, STD, LTD, or similar absence management programs) and health & welfare programs required.
• Experience working within an HR shared services or HR operations environment preferred.
• Experience supporting compensation processes (salary surveys, market pricing, job evaluation, merit cycles) preferred.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operating environment preferred.
• HRIS experience required; Dayforce experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with HR data, reporting, and system transactions.

Candidate Characteristics

• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting internal customers.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with HR team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working with HR systems, data, and operational processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and emerging tools such as AI to improve HR processes and service delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Company Description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors, providing reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. We have a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years.