Belden Inc.

Total Rewards Programs Analyst

Belden Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Own the comprehensive management of US Retirement plans, including 401(k) and the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan for executive employees.
  • Lead compliance activities for US plans, including non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and support for annual audits to ensure adherence to ERISA and IRS regulations.
  • Drive the preparation and material development for the Retirement Fiduciary Committee, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on plan performance and vendor management.
  • Support international pension plans where applicable, serving as a knowledgeable resource for global teams to ensure alignment with local regulations and corporate strategy.
  • Manage vendor relationships (e.g., Fidelity) to ensure service level agreements are met and employee escalations are resolved efficiently.
  • Administer the Annual Cash Incentive Program (ACIP/STI) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), ensuring accurate data handling, participant eligibility tracking, and payout calculations.
  • Collaborate with Finance and HR Business Partners to facilitate the smooth execution of incentive cycles, from accruals to final vesting and distribution.
  • Oversee the communication of incentive awards to participants, ensuring clarity regarding plan rules, vesting schedules, and performance targets.
  • Support the strategic design and modeling of the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), working with leadership to align sales behaviors with business objectives.
  • Champion the continuous improvement of Total Rewards processes, identifying opportunities to automate administration and reduce manual intervention.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-7+ years of relevant work experience in Total Rewards, specifically focusing on Benefits (Retirement) and/or Compensation.
  • Deep knowledge of US retirement regulations (ERISA, 401k compliance, NQDC) and experience managing fiduciary committee requirements.
  • Proven experience administering variable pay programs, including Short-Term Incentives (STI) and Long-Term Incentives (LTI).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to model complex incentive plans (SIP) and interpret data to drive decision-making.
  • Autonomy and ownership, with a track record of managing processes independently and making informed decisions in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience with HR systems and survey tools is a plus, specifically SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Fidelity Plan Sponsor Webstation, and Mercer or Radford survey tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex benefit and compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
Benefits
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Matching retirement plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid leave for volunteer work in your community
  • Training opportunities
  • Professional talent management and succession planning
  • Corporate health well-being initiatives
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
US retirement regulationsERISA compliance401(k) complianceNon-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC)variable pay programsShort-Term Incentives (STI)Long-Term Incentives (LTI)incentive plan modelingdata analysisvendor management
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsautonomyownershipdecision-makingcollaborationprocess managementproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement