HRIS and Compensation Specialist

Haldex

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Data Visualization, Employment Law, Fundamental Analysis, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Analytics, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Processes, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Market Analysis, Metrics, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Performance Management, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Pricing, Psychology, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, SAP, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Tableau, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
1 day ago
We have an exciting opportunity in our North Kansas City, MO location for an HRIS and Compensation Specialist. This position supports day-to-day HR operations while leading key activities in HR systems, AI-enabled HR processes, and compensation administration. This role blends traditional HR responsibilities with a strong analytical and systems mindset, helping improve HR efficiency, data accuracy, and the employee experience across the organization. The position is partnered with HR leadership, managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent and high-quality HR services. Key Responsibilities
Core HR Processes and Systems Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary HR contact for HR procedures, policies, and HR related systems.
* Support implementation and upgrades to systems as needed.
* Manage employee lifecycle transactions and refine to automate processes such as: new hires, job changes, separations, organizational changes and data updates.
* Act as the regional SME for our employee engagement online survey tool, providing training to new managers, setting up users, and more.
* Support training, development and act as the system expert for the Learning Management System.
* Assist in maintaining HR systems (e.g., HRIS, talent management, compensation platforms), ensuring data integrity and system accuracy.
* Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate with IT and vendors, and manage system tickets or configurations as required.
* Maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics to support HR metrics, compliance, and leadership decision-making. AI-Enabled HR Tools & Analytics
* Utilize AI-driven tools for recruiting, workforce analytics, learning, and performance management.
* Apply AI insights to support talent acquisition, risk identification, turnover analysis, and trends in engagement or performance.
* Ensure responsible use of AI according to company guidelines and data privacy standards.
* Identify opportunities to integrate automation or AI to improve HR efficiency and accuracy. Compensation Support
* Support the administration of job evaluations, salary structures, bonus programs, and annual compensation cycles.
* Benchmark roles using internal and external compensation data; assist with market analysis.
* Maintain compensation data integrity in HR systems and ensure alignment with global or regional compensation policies.
* Assist with rollout of yearly merit process and Performance Incentive Pay programs. Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
* 3-5 years of HR experience with strong proficiency in HR systems and AI.
* Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and HR data reporting.
* Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals (job evaluation, salary structures, market pricing).
* Experience using HR analytics tools and/or AI-driven HR technologies.
* Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
* Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and sound judgment.
Preferred
* Experience with system implementations or HR process automation.
* Experience with SAP (SuccessFactors), ADP Workforce Now and Mercer.
* SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certifications.
* Familiarity with AI ethics, responsible use guidelines, or HR analytics methodologies.
* Advanced Excel or data visualization skills (Pivot tables, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

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