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: Work Environment & Physical Demands:
