HR Operations Analyst (Payroll & Compensation)

Kymera International - SCM Corp•Durham, NC

12d

About The Position

Responsible for managing and analyzing payroll and compensation data to ensure accurate and timely employee payments. Supports HR operations by maintaining payroll systems, processing compensation adjustments, conducting audits, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies. Collaborates with HR and finance teams to optimize payroll processes and resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in payroll, compensation, or HR operations
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience with compensation analysis and/or payroll processes
Experience with assisting with building out compensation programs
Proficiency in Excel and HR systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, etc.)
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving skills
Able to manage sensitive data with confidentiality
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of the financial impact of compensation programs and payroll, including cost management, budgeting, and alignment to business performance metrics
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience with compensation tools like Payscale preferred
Experience with market data through Mercer preferred

Responsibilities

Administer market pricing and benchmarking activities using tools such as Payscale to support consistent pay practices
Own and manage participation in external compensation surveys, including Mercer surveys, ensuring accurate data submission, validation, and reporting
Maintain and manage pay ranges, salary structures, and job architecture within established guidelines
Support day-to-day compensation administration, including pay changes, job evaluations, and related transactions
Review and validate compensation data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with internal policies
Assist in the administration of incentive and variable pay programs, including data validation and payout processing support
Ensure compensation processes are executed accurately, consistently, and in compliance with organizational standards
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Finance to support the effective management of compensation-related activities
Support payroll processing through data validation, audits, and data integrity checks
Review earnings, deductions, and employee data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
Maintain data integrity within HRIS and payroll systems by identifying and resolving discrepancies
Partner with Payroll Manager to ensure smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll operations
Partner with HRIS partner to ensure accurate configuration of pay-related data in Dayforce
Support reporting and analysis across payroll and compensation
Assist with data uploads, audits, and process improvements
Work closely with Payroll, HR, and leadership to support pay programs
Support compensation-related communications and documentation
Assist in building scalable compensation and payroll processes and governance