Compensation Analyst

UK St. Claire; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Kentucky is seeking a Compensation Analyst to develop and manage pay programs, ensuring market competitiveness and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze internal and external data, maintain salary ranges, and support incentive programs while collaborating with HR, finance, and leadership. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in compensation or HR analytics; CCP/SHRM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compensation analysis, HR analytics, or related HR/finance function.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal and external market data to support compensation benchmarking and pay structure development.
• Develop and maintain salary ranges, job evaluations, and compensation models to ensure competitive positioning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay equity and transparency regulations.
• Prepare compensation analyses and reports to support leadership decision-making and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design and administer merit, bonus, and incentive programs.
• Support annual compensation cycle processes, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.
• Conduct audits of compensation practices to ensure data accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Provide guidance and education to HR partners and managers on compensation policies and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compensation analysis

HR analytics

Data-driven insights

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing and developing compensation programs to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices. Provides data-driven insights to support salary structures, incentive plans, and market benchmarking that align with organizational goals. Ensures compliance with pay equity, transparency, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accuracy in compensation data. Coordinate with HR, finance, and business leaders to deliver compensation solutions that attract, retain, and engage talent in alignment with market trends.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes internal and external market data to support compensation benchmarking and pay structure development.
• Develops and maintains salary ranges, job evaluations, and compensation models to ensure competitive positioning.
• Responsible for executing processes in compliance with federal, state, and local pay equity and transparency regulations.
• Prepares compensation analyses and reports to support leadership decision-making and workforce planning.
• Collaborates with HR and business leaders to design and administer merit, bonus, and incentive programs.
• Supports annual compensation cycle processes, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.
• Conducts audits of compensation practices to ensure data accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Provides guidance and education to HR partners and managers on compensation policies and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field

Experience Requirement

2+ years of experience in compensation analysis, HR analytics, or related HR/finance function

Certifications & Licensures

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods: Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: Never

I. Working in confined spaces: Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: Never

M. Temperature extremes: Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: Never

P. Burns: Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: Never

T. Combative/violent people: Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Department

Human Resources

Shift

Full time