Strategic HR Compensation Analyst

Lindenwood University; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst to oversee and administer employee compensation programs and position control.

You will conduct market salary research, benchmark roles, maintain job descriptions, ensure FLSA compliance, and support salary planning with Workday and Adaptive Insights.

The role requires a Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ prior relevant work experience

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.
• 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.
• Approves 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 across states of operation.
• Leverages Workday and Adaptive Insights to ensure position control and budget adherence; tracks staffing changes.
• Collaborates with HR leadership and HRIS on Workday Adaptive Insights and Workforce Planning.

Education

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

Job description

Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst to oversee and administer employee compensation programs and position control.

You will conduct market salary research, benchmark roles, maintain job descriptions, ensure FLSA compliance, and support salary planning with Workday and Adaptive Insights.

The role requires a Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.