Position Title:
Coordinator, HR - Compensation & Benefits
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator supports the
administration of the university's compensation, classification,
benefits, and HRIS programs. This position is responsible for
processing and maintaining employee, position, compensation, and
benefits data; supporting salary administration and annual
enrollment activities; preparing reports and audits; and providing
customer service to employees and departments regarding HR
processes and programs.
Join NKU's Human Resources team and play a key role in
supporting compensation, benefits, and HR operations. In this
position, you will:
- 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 that 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.
We're seeking a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys
working with data, systems, and people. The successful candidates
will have:
- Two or more years of experience supporting HR operations,
benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, or similar functions.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field
- Experience working with HR data, reporting, records, and
business systems.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft
Office applications.
- Experience using Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving
skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and
professionalism.
- Experience working in higher education or another complex
organization.
Join NKU's Human Resources team and develop expertise in
compensation, benefits, and HR systems.
The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator supports key employee
programs through HRIS administration, compensation and benefits
processing, reporting, data analysis, and customer service. Working
in higher education provides a unique opportunity to combine a
rewarding HR career with meaningful work that supports the faculty,
staff, and students who shape the future of our region and
beyond.
Please provide a resume, cover letter and references
Posted Salary:
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