Coordinator, HR - Compensation & Benefits

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Coordinator, HR - Compensation & Benefits to support compensation, benefits, and HRIS programs. The role handles data processing, reporting, and customer service for employees and departments.

The successful candidate will manage HR data in Workday, assist with salary administration and annual enrollment, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance and timely processing of HR programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Two+ years of HR operations/benefits experience.
• Experience with HR data, reporting, and business systems.
• Strong Excel and Office skills.
• Experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update position, job, compensation, and benefits data in Workday and related systems.
• Support compensation and classification processes, including position changes, reclassifications, salary administration, and market reviews.
• Coordinate and participate in salary surveys, job matching, and compensation data collection.
• Process employee benefits enrollments, life events, eligibility changes, and other benefits-related transactions.
• Review, audit, and reconcile HR, compensation, and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports and analyses that support compensation, benefits, and workforce decision-making.
• Assist with annual processes such as salary increases, open enrollment, system testing, and HR data validation.
• Respond to employee and department questions regarding compensation, benefits, and HR processes.
• Partner with HR colleagues, campus departments, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Coordinator, HR - Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Regular

About the Role:

The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator supports the administration of the university's compensation, classification, benefits, and HRIS programs. This position is responsible for processing and maintaining employee, position, compensation, and benefits data; supporting salary administration and annual enrollment activities; preparing reports and audits; and providing customer service to employees and departments regarding HR processes and programs.

In this position, you will:

• Maintain and update position, job, compensation, and benefits data in Workday and related systems.
• Support compensation and classification processes, including position changes, reclassifications, salary administration, and market reviews.
• Coordinate and participate in salary surveys, job matching, and compensation data collection.
• Process employee benefits enrollments, life events, eligibility changes, and other benefits-related transactions.
• Review, audit, and reconcile HR, compensation, and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports and analyses that support compensation, benefits, and workforce decision-making.
• Assist with annual processes such as salary increases, open enrollment, system testing, and HR data validation.
• Respond to employee and department questions regarding compensation, benefits, and HR processes.
• Partner with HR colleagues, campus departments, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

We're seeking a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and people.

The successful candidates will have:

• Two or more years of experience supporting HR operations, benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, or similar functions.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field
• Experience working with HR data, reporting, records, and business systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience working in higher education or another complex organization.

Join NKU's Human Resources team and develop expertise in compensation, benefits, and HR systems. The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator supports key employee programs through HRIS administration, compensation and benefits processing, reporting, data analysis, and customer service. Working in higher education provides a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding HR career with meaningful work that supports the faculty, staff, and students who shape the future of our region and beyond.

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.