Strategic Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst

ISHE; Meridian, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Meridian seeks a Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst to support compensation, classification, and total rewards programs. You will perform advanced analytics to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a technical resource for compensation and classification, providing data-driven recommendations to the HR Director and supporting benefit analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field required.
• 5 years in compensation analysis, classification, or total rewards administration.
• 3 years experience in benefit plan administration.
• Public sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation theory, job evaluation, and FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Provides reports, analysis, and recommendations to HR leadership.
• Maintains job descriptions and classification documentation.
• Conducts market benchmarking using salary surveys and public sector data.
• Supports benefits analysis and Open Enrollment activities.
• Prepares data and analyses to inform union and labor proposals.
• Ensures accuracy of compensation data in HRIS (Workday).

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

HRIS reporting tools

Report writing & presentations

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public Administration/Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The City of Meridian seeks a Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst to support compensation, classification, and total rewards programs. You will perform advanced analytics to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a technical resource for compensation and classification, providing data-driven recommendations to the HR Director and supporting benefit analytics and reporting.