Compensation Analyst

UMB Bank; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join their dynamic Human Resources team. This exciting role involves analyzing compensation policies, supporting the implementation of competitive pay programs, and ensuring data accuracy within the HR system. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR, with a focus on numerical data analysis and excellent communication skills. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while contributing to a company committed to diversity and inclusion. Join a workplace where you are valued and encouraged to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

401(k) matching program

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefit plan

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with numerical data and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with salary structure review and compensation reports.
• Maintain job profiles and participate in salary surveys.

Skills

Human Resources

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

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UMB is committed to attracting, retaining, and rewarding top talent. The UMB Compensation team is part of the Human Resources organization and responsible for researching and understanding current and upcoming competitive market trends for associate pay. The team shapes competitive compensation programs that support our associates and company.

As a Compensation Analyst, you will perform analysis and research on compensation policies and practices in support of ensuring equitable and competitive compensation programs. You will support the Compensation Consultants on the team with various activities to implement and administer compensation policies and programs. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by Human Resources leadership.

This role is hybrid (Tue through Thu on-site) for candidates in the Kansas City metropolitan area and open to qualified remote candidates outside of the Kansas City area but only within the US.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Assist with the review of the organization’s base salary structure and ranges, including updated job descriptions and market pricing.
• Support the preparation of needed ad-hoc compensation reports and corresponding analysis.
• Maintain job profiles with updated information in HR System (Workday).
• Participate in designated salary surveys by matching UMB jobs to survey jobs and submitting to survey companies.
• Perform regular compensation data audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity and partner with compensation team for resolutions as needed.
• Facilitate the setup in Archer and uploading of Variable Annual Pay Plans (VAPP) for approvals.
• Review existing and proposed statutory requirements governing compensation administration and recommend appropriate courses of action.
  
  

We’re excited to talk with you if

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of Human Resources experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• You have previous experience working in a role heavily focused on numerical data and information.
• You are able to handle sensitive and confidential information including presenting to the team and/or management.
• You have solid verbal and written communication skills in order to write, present and share ideas and articulate concepts or ideas.
• You have demonstrated success meeting timelines and deadlines.
• You have the flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Office products including strong proficiency with Excel in order to analyze and create reports.
  
  

Bonus Points If

• You have at least 2 years of Compensation experience or working knowledge of basic compensation theories and practices.
• You have familiarity with basic structure within Workday and Workday Report Writer.
• You have good understanding of organizational structure.
  
  

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Deadline to apply July 2, 2025

Compensation Range

$51,480.00 - $99,330.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

Are you ready to be part of something more?

You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.

UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.

If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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