HR Compensation & Benefits Coordinator | Data & Systems

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

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.