Strategic Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst

City of Meridian; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Meridian seeks a Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst to lead the administration and evaluation of compensation, classification, and total rewards programs. You will perform advanced analysis to support equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with laws, serving as a technical resource to the HR Director.

You will develop reports in HRIS (Workday) and Excel, benchmark against public sector data, prepare presentations for leadership and City Council, and support benefit plan

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Five years of compensation analysis experience.
• Three years in benefit plan administration.
• Public sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation theory, job evaluation, and pay structures.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides reports, analysis, and recommendations to leadership in compensation and total rewards.
• Maintains accuracy of compensation data within HRIS systems (Workday).
• Supports market benchmarking using salary surveys and public sector data.
• Prepares presentations for executive leadership and City Council.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration/Finance

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

The City of Meridian seeks a Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst to lead the administration and evaluation of compensation, classification, and total rewards programs. You will perform advanced analysis to support equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with laws, serving as a technical resource to the HR Director.

You will develop reports in HRIS (Workday) and Excel, benchmark against public sector data, prepare presentations for leadership and City Council, and support benefit plan