LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park on an exciting Senior Compensation Analyst search. We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join a growing HR team. This is a newly created position due to organizational growth and increased demand for compensation expertise. This role will play a critical part in supporting compensation programs, analytics, and strategic initiatives, including job architecture and global compensation efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, analytical rigor, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data from market-based compensation surveys to assess competitiveness and trends
Review compensation actions within Workday to ensure internal equity and alignment with job leveling
Support administration of annual and mid-year merit cycles
Assist with building and evolving job architecture, including job families, leveling, and salary ranges
Participate in the consolidation and standardization of job titles across the organization
Conduct regulatory audits and reporting (e.g., FLSA, OFCCP)
Manage compensation tools (including Payfactors), including data updates, user support, and troubleshooting
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and support
Perform data integrity audits and maintain high-quality compensation data
Respond to and resolve compensation-related inquiries
Participate in salary surveys and benchmark analysis
Support compensation plan administration and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field
7+ years of compensation analyst experience (less experience considered for non-senior level)
Strong experience with Workday (advanced compensation module preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, lookup functions, etc.)
Experience analyzing and summarizing large data sets
Experience supporting annual merit and compensation cycles
Exposure to or experience with global compensation programs
Experience with Payfactors or similar compensation tools, preferred
Experience with commission or incentive plan administration, preferred
Exposure to job architecture design (job families, leveling, salary structures), preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Proactive, self-directed, and adaptable

Why This Role

Brand new role with strong visibility and impact
Opportunity to help build and shape job architecture and compensation programs
Clear growth potential within a high-performing HR team
Exposure to both domestic and global compensation strategy
Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, visible projects in a rapidly growing organization

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