Coordinator, HR - Compensation & Benefits
About The Position
The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator supports administration of the university’s compensation, classification, benefits, and HRIS programs. The role processes and maintains employee, position, compensation, and benefits data; supports salary administration and annual enrollment activities; prepares reports and audits; and provides customer service to employees and departments regarding HR processes and programs. The position supports key employee programs through HRIS administration, compensation and benefits processing, reporting, data analysis, and customer service. It works with HR colleagues, campus departments, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery. The role is part of NKU’s Human Resources team and offers the opportunity to develop expertise in compensation, benefits, and HR systems in a higher-education setting.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience supporting HR operations, benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, or similar functions.
- Experience working with HR data, reporting, records, and business systems.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience using Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
- Experience working in higher education or another complex organization.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update position, job, compensation, and benefits data in Workday and related systems.
- Support compensation and classification processes, including position changes, reclassifications, salary administration, and market reviews.
- Coordinate and participate in salary surveys, job matching, and compensation data collection.
- Process employee benefits enrollments, life events, eligibility changes, and other benefits-related transactions.
- Review, audit, and reconcile HR, compensation, and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare reports and analyses to support compensation, benefits, and workforce decision-making.
- Assist with annual processes such as salary increases, open enrollment, system testing, and HR data validation.
- Respond to employee and department questions regarding compensation, benefits, and HR processes.
- Partner with HR colleagues, campus departments, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
