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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title	HRIS/Compensation Systems Specialist Sr
Requisition Number	RE50360
Working Title
Department Name	3J541:Compensation
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Standing, walking, and sitting. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift	Monday through Friday, 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, with additional hours required as needed.
Job Summary	Are you passionate about leveraging technology to enhance HR processes and compensation strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets operational excellence? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity as an HRIS/Compensation Systems Specialist Senior at the University of Kentucky! In this role, you will be at the forefront of optimizing our Human Resources Information System (HRIS) & Compensation systems while ensuring seamless integrations with related technologies. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Analytics, and IT teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in compensation planning and system management. Key Responsibilities: Serves as the administrator for compensation technology systems. Develop and implement system enhancements to streamline HR and compensation processes. Develop reports to support Compensation initiatives, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Uses data findings to promote accurate system updates and improve data entry practices. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system and integration issues in partnership with vendors, HR users, and customers. Provide training directly to users and through the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Contributes to continuous improvement efforts across HR and compensation systems. Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable laws related to compensation and HR data. What We’re Looking For: Experience with HRIS platforms and compensation systems. Analytical mindset with a keen eye for data integrity and reporting accuracy. Ability to troubleshoot system issues and recommend process improvements. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in HR technology implementation and system optimization is a plus. Join UK Human Resources and be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. If you’re ready to elevate HR technology and compensation strategies, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The preferred candidate will have experience managing HR related technology and will demonstrate customer service orientation, collaboration, critical thinking, interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, detail orientation, and excellent follow through.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/27/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Describe how your skills and experience relate to the duties of this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with HR Information Systems, Compensation systems, or other HR technology systems? (Multiple answers may be selected.)
- No experience
- Viewing or entering data
- Extracting data using existing reports
- Creating reports
- Auditing data
- Implementing systems or new functionality
- Completing system updates
- Managing system integrations

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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