Lead HR Systems & Compensation Analyst

Who We Are

We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Eligible first day of the month following hire date
• 401k and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Summer picnic
• Community giving events
• Free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach

Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, testing, deployment, upgrade, and ongoing administration of HR technology solutions (e.g., UKG).
• Administer configuration activities related to periodic HCM events such as Open Enrollment, year-end processing, and new initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance internal HR portals and job aids to support system usability and training.
• Provide technical support and training to HR and business users.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and HR partners to align systems and processes.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure data integrity through internal audits, validation, and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze dashboards and workforce metrics related to headcount, turnover, recruiting, compensation, and compliance.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights to support HR and business decision-making.
• Support annual compensation programs, including merit, bonus, and off-cycle compensation processes.
• Conduct compensation analyses, job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking activities.
• Generate compensation reports and insights to support pay decisions, internal equity, and workforce planning.
• Support maintenance of salary grades, job architecture, compensation structures, and related data within HR systems and compensation platforms.
• Assist with compensation projects, salary structure reviews, and related analytics.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of Hydrite's health & welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Analyze plan participation, utilization, cost, and employee feedback data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards, and analytics that support Total Rewards strategy, budgeting, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Partner with HR leadership and external vendors to evaluate program performance, market competitiveness, and emerging trends.
• Support annual enrollment strategy, vendor management activities, and benefits-related communications.
• Assist in the development and execution of Total Rewards initiatives that enhance employee experience and support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a resource for benefits governance, compliance activities, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as a backup resource for payroll administration and related HRIS processes as needed including company time administrator.
• Support payroll operations through HRIS data maintenance, auditing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with testing and validation of payroll-related system updates and changes.
• Support HR, benefits, and retirement administration through HRIS configuration, reporting, and data management.
• Support open enrollment, benefits audits, and employee inquiries.
• Support HR Managers and Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless and consistent employee and manager experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting HRIS, payroll, and time.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in audits and support documentation for compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, Compensation, Total Rewards, or related HR functions.
• Experience supporting Total Rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, retirement, and wellness initiatives, preferred.
• Experience analyzing workforce, compensation, or benefits data and translating insights into recommendations preferred.
• Experience partnering with external vendors, consultants, or benefit providers preferred.
• Experience with UKG or similar HCM platform preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Power BI, Business Intelligence, MS Copilot, and reporting tool experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and analytical information to both HR and business audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive employee and compensation information.

Schedule

On-site presence required at Brookfield, WI corporate office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods.

This position reports to the Benefits Manager.