HR Compensation Analyst

Knoxville Utilities Board • 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

KUB is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst to support compensation planning and administer its Pay-for-Performance (PFP) process. The analyst will coordinate the annual PFP cycle, administer employee increases, conduct salary surveys, analyze market data, prepare reports, and present insights that inform compensation decisions. The role helps ensure compensation decisions are equitable, data-driven, competitive, and aligned with organizational goals.

The position also supports compensation analysis and PFP projects, develops communication and training based on organizational needs, responds to reporting and information requests, and uses HRIS and compensation software. The analyst is responsible for accurate documentation and handling highly confidential information with discretion. Other team functions include HRIS configuration and security, as well as time and labor.

KUB is a public utility serving more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven culture and a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce. The role is classified as a Business Analyst and is scheduled for 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday. KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for or based on this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least 3 years of experience in compensation, HR, accounting/finance, business, or a related professional role.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and share insights with stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft HRIS.
• Data analysis experience with strong computer and query skills, including an intermediate level of MS Office Suite and HRIS.
• Excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation analysis and Pay-for-Performance (PFP) projects supporting organization-wide compensation planning.
• Complete salary surveys and use market data to recommend competitive compensation ranges for positions.
• Recommend process improvements related to compensation analysis and PFP.
• Develop appropriate communication and training based on organizational needs.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard and custom reports and queries in response to requests for reports and information.
• Use HRIS and compensation software as needed to support compensation analysis and pay-for-performance review.
• Ensure accurate documentation of applicable procedures and practices.
• Exercise discretion when working with highly confidential data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level