HR Compensation Analyst

Department: Human Resources

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range from $53,000 - $60,000/yr, determined based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8am to 5pm

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Join Our Team – Shape Strategy, Drive Equity, Make an Impact
Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? We’re seeking a professional who’s passionate about building fair, strategic, and future-focused compensation practices across a diverse and dynamic university environment.

In this position, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring fair and effective compensation decisions across the university. You’ll handle complex compensation requests, balancing best practices with the unique needs of various departments and colleges. Your work will involve deep data analysis—pulling from both internal and external information, identifying trends, and helping leadership make informed decisions. You’ll also assess programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the university’s resources are being used effectively and that compensation strategies align with broader strategic initiatives.

You'll be a trusted partner and internal consultant, collaborating closely with organizational leaders and HR Business Partners to create and revise job descriptions that reflect evolving needs. You’ll review and analyze compensation change requests across all levels of hiring, assessing complexity and applying sound judgment to align decisions with best practices. These strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders will delineate you as a go-to resource for guidance on compensation strategies. This means being able to translate HR and compensation principles into practical recommendations to meet the business needs of the departments. You’ll need to clearly explain processes, set expectations, and provide thoughtful insights that inform decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be analytical, detail-oriented, and strategic—with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, working cross-functionally, and contributing to the bigger picture of organizational success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Apply today and be a key player in building a compensation framework that supports our people, our mission, and our future.

Job Summary

Advises and assists leadership and staff with human resources programs, policies and procedures related to human resources functional area.

Essential Functions

Provides proactive support in the development and communication of human resources programs, policies and procedures; reviews, analyzes, recommends and develops new programs, policies and procedures. Consults with and 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 nature. Serves as a subject matter expert in functional area; educates staff to ensure consistent and equitable application of policies and procedures. Identifies issues that may hinder the University's progress on strategic initiatives and recommends appropriate interventions, as needed.

Job Duties

• Gather and research information for compensation analysis using available resources
• Work with organizational leaders and HR Business Partners to create/revise job descriptions
• Follow documented processes and best practices to analyze appropriate pay change requests
• Establish effective business relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate efficiently and assess complexity of various requests
• Review complex compensation requests from all levels of hiring
• Translate compensation best practices, to meet business needs of depts/colleges
• Maintaining data related to compensation initiatives, research and progression

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field. Every year of experience beyond three (3) years can be substituted for 30 hours of college coursework.
• Three (3) years of experience in human resources or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate to Advance skill in Microsoft Excel
• Established work history in compensation consulting
• Extensive experience with complex compensation data analysis
• Knowledge of compensation plans and structures and the application to employee pay
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide vetted compensation recommendations
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven experience auditing data

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

SHRM-CP

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement: