Strategic Compensation Analyst

WorldatWork; Saint Charles (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Missouri is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst to oversee classification and compensation programs, conduct market research, and ensure internal equity in pay. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and collaborates with HRIS teams on Workday and budgeting processes.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in business, HR, or related field, have at least three years of relevant experience, and preferably CCP certification; Workday experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ prior relevant work experience.
• Experience conducting pay equity analyses and compensation program design.
• CCP certification from WorldatWork preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ higher education experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development, implementation, and administration of the University’s classification and compensation programs.
• Conducts market salary research and benchmarking positions against external data; Serves as the institution's primary administrator for compensation surveys, ensuring timely and accurate participation in local, regional, industry-specific, and higher education salary surveys.
• Establishes internally equitable compensation rates while keeping in line with the external market.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains job descriptions to ensure accurate documentation of essential functions, qualifications, reporting relationships, and compensation alignment.
• Reviews new and existing positions to ensure accurate FLSA exemption status and proper job classification for alignment with regulations and organizational structure.
• Apprоves new hire recommendations, salary offers, and data inputs within Workday to ensure compliance with University policies and wage and hours laws.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Pay Act, and other relevant employment laws across the various states in which the University operates.
• Leverages Workday and Adaptive Insights to ensure position control, adherence to personnel budget, and accurately track personnel changes and funding.
• Collaborates with HR leadership and HRIS to develop Workday Adaptive Insights and Workforce Planning to accurately assess the current competition and forecast future demand for qualified professionals.
• Facilitates faculty and staff raise increase process, reviews raise recommendations and distributes accurate faculty agreements and staff raise letters.
• Works closely with HR leadership in managing all position allocations and reorganizations.
• Conducts periodic audits of compensation programs and practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate compensation records and documentation
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to support compensation planning and decision-making

Skills

Pay equity analysis

Job evaluation

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Regulatory knowledge

Workday experience

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

CCP certification (WorldatWork)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Lindenwood University in Missouri is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst to oversee classification and compensation programs, conduct market research, and ensure internal equity in pay. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and collaborates with HRIS teams on Workday and budgeting processes.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in business, HR, or related field, have at least three years of relevant experience, and preferably CCP certification; Workday experience