Compensation Analyst

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced HRIS & Compensation Analyst to support compensation planning, HR data management, benefits administration, reporting, and HR technology initiatives for a leading Indianapolis-area employer.

This fully onsite contract role requires advanced Excel, experience with ADP/Workday, and a proven ability to manage large datasets while maintaining data integrity. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ADP and/or Workday required.
• Experience in HRIS, payroll, compensation, benefits, or HR operations.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation planning activities, salary reviews, and related HR data management processes.
• Conduct compensation, benefits, and employee data audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Extract, analyze, validate, and maintain large datasets from HRIS and payroll systems.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics using Excel and HR systems.
• Perform data quality reviews, system testing, and validation activities.
• Support HR technology implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, troubleshooting, and data cleanup efforts.
• Handle highly confidential employee and compensation information with discretion.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Northwest Indianapolis, IN (Fully Onsite)

$35.00 - $43.00/hour

Contract through the end of 2026 with potential extension

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced HRIS & Compensation Analyst to support compensation planning, HR data management, benefits administration, reporting, and HR technology initiatives for a leading Indianapolis-area employer.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position. Only local candidates currently residing within commuting distance of Northwest Indianapolis will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compensation planning activities, salary reviews, and related HR data management processes
• Conduct compensation, benefits, and employee data audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Extract, analyze, validate, and maintain large datasets from HRIS and payroll systems
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics using Excel and HR systems
• Perform data quality reviews, system testing, and validation activities
• Support HR technology implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, troubleshooting, and data cleanup efforts
• Handle highly confidential employee and compensation information with discretion

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and data analysis
• Experience with ADP and/or Workday required
• Experience supporting HRIS, payroll, compensation, benefits, or HR operations functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive employee information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Schedule

Monday-Friday

8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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