Compensation Analyst Senior - HR

Position DetailsPosition TitleCompensation Analyst Senior - HRPosition Number993960Position StatusFull-TimeRegular Work HoursMon-Fri, 8a-5pLocationWichita, KS - WSU Main CampusDescriptionUniversity OverviewWichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.Position Specific ResponsibilitiesPump, pump, pump it up! …Well… we can’t all the time or it creates issues.Join the team leading the effort to analyze compensation & continuing to make strides in fair & equitable compensation practices for all university employees.This position is focused on pay analysis of positions across the university & using established best practices and methodologies to partner with and provide leaders with the tools and resources to make pay decisions. We’re moving towards a more collaborative approach to pay increases and offers, rather than just being a figure behind the scenes.To thrive we need a professional who understands advanced uses of MS Excel for this analysis. Having the ability to integrate multiple data sources to get the full picture of current compensation & how the university can achieve its goals for the future of employee compensation. While you’ll primarily be working with data from Kansas, having knowledge of wage and compensation laws in other states will be a big plus. This isn’t just a data focused role, it’s very interactive with employees & leaders, so effective and understandable communication is key. The key is being solutions-orientated by understanding the leader’s desires for their teams & working with them to best meet those needs.If you’re someone who loves both data and working with people, this could be the perfect fit for you. Let’s work together to create a fair and equitable future for all our university employees!Summary of ResponsibilitiesPlans, organizes and performs highly complex professional, technical and analytical work to implement human resources programs, policies and procedures related to human resources functional area.Essential FunctionsConsults with and proactively advises Human Resources Business Partners and leadership on human resources programs, policies and procedures.Provides prompt resolution of requests and questions specific to functional area, which may have been escalated due to the specialized and highly complex nature.Serves as a subject matter expert in functional area; works closely with leaders to understand, refine and prioritize their needs.Performs complex data analysis utilizing internal and external data to assist with decision making. Retrieves and organizes data for internal utilization and reporting.Evaluates programs, policies and procedures to assess effective utilization of resources and ensure progress on University’s strategic initiatives. Formulates, develops, recommends and/or implements action for program and/or process improvement.Leads and/or participates in human resources projects.CommitmentWichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.RequirementsMinimum EducationBachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field by hire date. Every year of experience beyond four (4) can be substituted for 30 hours of college coursework.Preferred EducationEmployment laws &/or compensation related to multiple states.Minimum ExperienceFour (4) years of experience in human resources or related fieldPreferred ExperienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Meticulous attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel experience• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated critical thinking skills• Extensive knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Excellent organizational and time management skillsLicenses, Certificates and RegistrationsNoneSponsorshipNo, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.User Export ComplianceNo export control requirement.Additional InformationSpecial InstructionsDepartment InformationDepartment101506-Office of Human ResourcesSalary InformationPay InformationRange between $57,000-74,000/yr, negotiable based on qualificationsOvertime EligibilityNoEligible for Shift Differential?NoBenefits Eligible?YesBenefit InformationWichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program• Generous time off accruals• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.• Paid Parental Leave• State Shared Leave Program• Employee Assistance Program• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStartYou can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.Requisition DetailsRequisition DetailsPosting Date08/12/2024Closing DateProposed Start DatePhysical DemandsPhysical RequirementsPhysical RequirementsAbility to remain in a stationary position. – Frequent 60-90%Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Frequent 60-90%Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%Physical Weight CategorySedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.Additional Physical DemandsPhysical DemandsAtypical Physical Job Requirements