Compensation Analyst (Human Resources Specialist)

Job Description:

Compensation Analyst (Human Resources Specialist)

Description

Full-time position available with the Human Resources Department - Compensation Division
Location: 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928 per month

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

About Us

About the Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department provides strategic leadership and administrative support for all workforce-related functions across the City. As a key partner to City departments, the team develops and implements policies, programs, and services that support organizational effectiveness and position the City as an employer of choice. Responsibilities include recruitment and hiring, compensation and classification, employee benefits, retirement administration, and workforce development. The department also oversees compliance programs such as unemployment compensation, and workplace policies, ensuring a supportive, equitable, and well-managed work environment for City employees.

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Responsibilities

About the Role

The City of Kansas City, Missouri is hiring a Compensation Analyst to join the Human Resources Department's Compensation Division. In this role, you'll help administer the City's compensation plans and job classification system from job audits and salary benchmarking to supporting HR system upgrades and data analysis.

What You'll Do

• Assists the Manager of Compensation with the administration of the City's compensation plans, including position auditing, class specification development, salary benchmarks and organizational/employee development
• Works closely with departments in the development, maintenance, administration, and education of compensation plans and job classifications
• Completes salary surveys and market studies and prepares summary of findings to determine proper classification and pay grades of positions
• Conducts job audits of employee job duties to determine proper job classification
• Prepares research/analysis on compensation and classification issues and assists in the implementation of findings
• Assists the functional lead for the current HRM module; provides coordination with HR Information Systems Division and IT on known issues related to Workforce Administration, including researching, testing, and documentation of non-compliant functionality
• Provides assistance for HRM upgrades, including business process analysis, testing, and process documentation
• Provides expertise in data analytics and formulating spreadsheets
• Possesses knowledge of the FLSA, federal laws and regulations surrounding wages
• Possesses knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems and rules, policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions that govern pay changes and records retention

Qualifications

REQUIRES:

• An accredited Bachelor's degree and 1 year of developing and administering an organization's human resources programs which may include compensation, benefits, recruitment, organizational employee development, employee and labor relations, equal opportunity, retirement, and/or HR information systems;
• OR high school graduation and 5 years within an public or private human resources department administering and interpreting an organization's human resources programs which may include compensation, benefits, recruitment, organizational employee development, employee and labor relations, equal opportunity, retirement, and/or HR information systems.
• Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Preference given to candidates with compensation experience.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).