Compensation & Recognition Analyst - Hybrid

Do you enjoy creating a great employee experience through meaningful recognition and accurate compensation support? Join our team and play an important role in ensuring our recognition and compensation programs run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. You will partner across HR, Finance, and business teams to deliver high-quality service, improve processes, and help employees feel valued and supported. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who brings curiosity, accountability, and a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful administration of employee recognition programs by processing recognition awards, validating data, and ensuring timely program execution.

• Manage weekly recognition file loads and program award processing to support a seamless employee experience.

• Conduct monthly and quarterly audits of compensation and recognition data, identify discrepancies, and help strengthen data quality and process accuracy.

• Reconcile recognition program invoices and finance reports, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal controls.

• Research, resolve, and document employee recognition and compensation inquiries through HR Central, delivering responsive and customer-focused support.

• Maintain and enhance recognition resources, including knowledge articles, forms, and process documentation, to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

• Produce and support recognition and compensation reporting requests, leveraging data insights to inform business decisions.

• Partner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver consistent program administration.

• Contribute to ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compensation and recognition programs.

• Support compensation operations and other work projects as needed, such as reviewing compensation offers, processing job and pay changes, data validation, and assisting with surveys/marketing pricing activities.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Human Resources, Compensation, Recognition, HR Operations, or related experience.

• Experience working with HR systems, databases, or employee programs.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret, and validate data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience supporting compensation, recognition, payroll, or broader HR operations programs.

• Knowledge of Workday or a similar Human Capital Management system.

• Familiarity with market pricing activities and compensation survey processes a plus.

• Experience participating in audits, compliance reviews, or process improvement initiatives.

• Financial acumen and experience supporting invoice reconciliation or reporting activities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data, operational excellence, and employee support to make a meaningful impact. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuous learning, innovation, and service while helping deliver programs that recognize and reward our employees' contributions.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 26 - 39 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.