HR Compensation & Operations Analyst

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

6d•$33 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data & Compensation Analyst supports the HRIS & Compensation Team Lead in administering the County’s compensation and classification programs while also serving as a key HR operations analyst. The role assists with operational compensation activities including preparing salary offers, supporting market pricing, and providing analytical input into grade placement and job evaluation decisions while ensuring compensation benchmark data is accurate, consistent, and compliant. In its HR operations capacity, the position develops and maintains dashboards, workforce metrics, visual analytics, and business intelligence tools that translate complex HR and compensation data into clear, actionable insights. This dual focus strengthens both compensation operations and enterprise HR analytics to support effective, data‑driven decision‑making across the County. This role will be fully on-site with the eligibility for one day per week remote work after 6 months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field
3+ years of compensation experience
3 years of business analytics, data modeling, dashboard creation or a related HR analytics role
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SplashBI and data analysis tools
Understanding of compensation principles, salary structures, market pricing and job evaluation
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Dashboard development (Power BI/Tableau)
Interpret complex data and produce clear insights
Work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of HR data structures and HR metrics
Experience and Education may be substituted for each other.
Background checks must be cleared before employment begins

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
5+ years of experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SplashBI and data analysis tools
Compensation certification

Responsibilities

Conduct compensation analysis to support salary offers, promotional reviews, and internal equity assessments, preparing clear recommendations for leadership.
Perform market pricing and benchmarking by reviewing survey data, analyzing market trends, and evaluating competitive compensation ranges.
Assist in job evaluation and classification processes by analyzing job content, preparing job documentation, and supporting grade placement decisions.
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, workforce metrics, and business intelligence reports to support data-driven HR and compensation decision-making.
Support HRIS reporting and data operations by conducting data validation, creating system reports, troubleshooting user issues, and assisting with system testing.
Maintain compensation systems, datasets, and pay structures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Collect, validate, and analyze HR data from HRIS and related systems to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for process or program improvement.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR and compensation reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to HR leadership and departmental stakeholders.
Conduct audits of HR processes, records, workflows, and data to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with HR Partners, HRIS analysts, and departmental leaders to support compensation operations, HR analytics needs, and cross-functional HR initiatives.
Maintain operational documentation including process maps, standard operating procedures, guidance materials, and data definitions for HR workflows and reporting.
Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive HR and compensation information in accordance with legal, policy, and data security requirements.