HR Compensation Specialist I

kmwcareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Dress for your Day

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kimball Midwest seeks an HR Compensation Specialist to support day-to-day compensation programs and position management for internal staff and the sales force in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include processing compensation transactions, maintaining data, and supporting incentive programs, with a focus on audits, communication materials, and training supporting compensation guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SHRM-CP certification or plan to achieve
• Ability to read/write simple figures and perform basic arithmetic
• 90-day orientation period successfully completed

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation-related processes for internal associates and the sales force
• Responds to inquiries from associates and sales team regarding compensation
• Ensures accurate processing of compensation and position adjustments with Payroll and HR teams
• Maintains knowledge of compensation laws and regulations
• Supports implementation of compensation process improvements
• Reviews compensation portions of the Company Handbook and Sales Policy Manual quarterly

Skills

HR experience

Microsoft Office

SHRM-CP certification

Numeracy

90-day orientation

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching fora HR Compensation Specialist lfor our Columbus, OHlocation.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll be part of a company built on long‑term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family‑owned and operated roots—where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.

The Compensation Specialist I supports the day‑to‑day administration of compensation programs and position management processes while ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role is responsible for processing compensation‑related transactions, maintaining compensation and organizational data, and supporting incentive programs for both internal associates and the sales force. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering exceptional service while supporting the organization’s compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation‑related processes and programs for internal associates and the sales force, ensuring accurate and timely execution of position changes, adjustments, and submissions
• Responds to inquiries from internal associates and sales team regarding compensation, providing clear and accurate explanations and solutions
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of compensation and position adjustments, updates, and payouts, collaborating closely with Payroll and HR teams
• Maintains knowledge of compensation laws and regulations to uphold compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Partners with Compensation Assistance Manager to interpret and apply compensation guidelines and policies accurately
• Supports the implementation of compensation process improvements
• Follows proper approval processes for internal associate and sales force compensation increases
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop and enhance compensation‑related communication materials and training programs
• Assists with analyzing position job functions to make FLSA designation determinations
• Performs audits and data validations to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of compensation, position, and workforce information
• Supports annual compensation planning activities, including the processing of related personnel actions and document administration
• Administers compensation programs and submissions for sales incentive, bonus, and development programs
• Creates, maintains, and updates position descriptions, job titles, and related compensation documentation in alignment with organizational guidelines and business needs
• Benchmarks and appropriately communicates compensation data as requested by management to ensure fair and accurate compensation practices
• Processes employment verification requests and maintains accurate employment and compensation records to support timely and compliant responses
• Reviews compensation portions of the Company Handbook and Sales Policy Manual on a quarterly basis to maintain accuracy

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR
• Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A SHRM-CP certification or plan to achieve
• The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period

Additional Information

This role is Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The role is onsite located in Columbus Ohio.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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