HR Compensation & Operations Analyst

Johnson County Government; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking an HR Compensation & Operations Analyst to support the HRIS & Compensation Team Lead in administering compensation and classification programs. The role includes preparing salary offers, market pricing, and analytical input for grade placement while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Fully on-site with eligibility for one day of remote work after 6 months, the position emphasizes dashboards, workforce metrics, and BI reporting to translate complex HR data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Masters preferred.
• 3+ years of compensation experience and 3 years of business analytics or HR analytics; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with dashboards and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation analysis to support salary offers, promotional reviews, and internal equity assessments.
• Perform market pricing and benchmarking by reviewing survey data and analyzing market trends.
• Assist in job evaluation and classification processes, supporting grade placement decisions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, workforce metrics, and BI reports for data-driven HR decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Education

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

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

SplashBI

Power BI

Job description

HR Compensation & Operations Analyst

Job Details

• Location: US-KS-Olathe
• ID: 2026-3965
• Category: Administration, Business, and Management
• Benefits Category: Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)
• Remote: No
• Post End Date: 10/28/2026
• Salary Min: USD $32.93/Hr.
• Salary Max: USD $49.40/Hr.
• Organizational Unit: Human Resources
• Work Schedule: M-F; 8-5
• Driving Status: Occasional (less than 5%)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Job Description

The Data & Compensation Analyst supports the HRIS & Compensation Team Lead in administering the County's compensation and classification programs while also serving as a key HR operations analyst. The role assists with operational compensation activities including preparing salary offers, supporting market pricing, and providing analytical input into grade placement and job evaluation decisions while ensuring compensation benchmark data is accurate, consistent, and compliant.

In its HR operations capacity, the position develops and maintains dashboards, workforce metrics, visual analytics, and business intelligence tools that translate complex HR and compensation data into clear, actionable insights. This dual focus strengthens both compensation operations and enterprise HR analytics to support effective, datadriven decisionmaking across the County. This role will be fully on-site with the eligibility for one day per week remote work after 6 months.

• Conduct compensation analysis to support salary offers, promotional reviews, and internal equity assessments, preparing clear recommendations for leadership.
• Perform market pricing and benchmarking by reviewing survey data, analyzing market trends, and evaluating competitive compensation ranges.
• Assist in job evaluation and classification processes by analyzing job content, preparing job documentation, and supporting grade placement decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, workforce metrics, and business intelligence reports to support data-driven HR and compensation decision-making.
• Support HRIS reporting and data operations by conducting data validation, creating system reports, troubleshooting user issues, and assisting with system testing.
• Maintain compensation systems, datasets, and pay structures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collect, validate, and analyze HR data from HRIS and related systems to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for process or program improvement.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR and compensation reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to HR leadership and departmental stakeholders.
• Conduct audits of HR processes, records, workflows, and data to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR Partners, HRIS analysts, and departmental leaders to support compensation operations, HR analytics needs, and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Maintain operational documentation including process maps, standard operating procedures, guidance materials, and data definitions for HR workflows and reporting.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive HR and compensation information in accordance with legal, policy, and data security requirements.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field; Masters preferred

Experience: 3+ years of compensation experience and 3 years of business analytics, data modeling, dashboard creation or a related HR analytics role; 5+ years preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SplashBI and data analysis tools
• Understanding of compensation principles, salary structures, market pricing and job evaluation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dashboard development (Power BI/Tableau)
• Interpret complex data and produce clear insights
• Work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Knowledge of HR data structures and HR metrics

Preferred:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SplashBI and data analysis tools
• Compensation certification

Experience and Education may be substituted for each other.

Background checks must be cleared before employment begins.