Hybrid Total Rewards Programs Analyst

at Belden Inc.

• Job title: Total Rewards Programs Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Louis, United States

About the role

• Sr. Analyst responsible for managing US Retirement and incentive programs at Belden. Focus on compliance, strategy, and process optimization to attract and retain talent.

Responsibilities

• 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