**Description** Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. **Austin Industries** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Benefits and Compensation Analyst** at our corporate headquarters in **Dallas, Texas.** The benefits and compensation analyst is responsible for analyzing, maintaining, and supporting administration of our benefits and compensation programs. This position report 100% onsite to the corporate office in Dallas and will require some travel to various job sites/regional offices as needed. **Responsibilities:** + Proactively partner with HR management and benefits team on strategy development and execution + Communicates retirement plan information, answers employee questions, and oversees weekly 401(k) processing and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) administration. Ensures retirement plans meet ERISA regulations through analysis and audits + Performs analysis on compensation, reports on findings and makes recommendations + Responsible for annual ESOP processing, including but not limited to, eligibility determination, allocation calculation, distribution processing, maintenance of record keeping system + Assist in managing other benefit programs, including: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, COBRA, 401(k) and ESOP programs + Recommend and implement benefit plans, communicate benefit programs to employee-owners, conduct audits/reconciliations, and ensure compliance with applicable laws + Assist management in identifying opportunities for continual improvement in benefit programs and barriers to change that limit the success of benefit programs + Performs benefits billing, invoicing, and eligibility audits and participates in implementing benefit plan and process changes + Assist in overseeing vendor performance in relation to established customer service measures and ensuring vendor performance is aligned with company expectations + Gain general knowledge of insurance plan offerings as well as human resource policies + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and 3 - 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources or related field is preferred or 6 - 8 years of progressive, relevant Human Resources experience + Strong analytical skills, demonstrating an ability to capture, analyze and interpret large amounts of HR-related data + Able and willing to face challenges with energy and composure while producing results and effectively managing conflict + Excellent communication, organization, public speaking, presentation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills are essential + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion + Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations + Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines **Requirements:** + Experience with direct employee benefits and retirement experience including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and 401k plan + Familiarity with government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, and other applicable Labor and/or tax laws and regulations + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); advanced Excel knowledge required + Bilingual in Spanish and ability to translate documents to Spanish when needed + Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. **Benefits & Compensation** We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. **We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!** To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned . **Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** _See_ the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) . _See_ the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_formatted\_Spanish2-27-18ESQA508c.pdf) . **About Austin Industries** Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com . **No Third-Party Inquiries Please** This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( _i.e._ , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. **Accessibility Note** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the **People Services Team** at **(877) 831-1217.**