HR & Compensation Analyst

Overview

What We Offer – KLS Martin is a worldwide leader in surgical solutions for the CMF and cardiothoracic fields. We design, manufacture and distribute implants, instruments and related products used by surgeons to treat CMF deformities and trauma. Our IPS technology uses CT scans to design implants tailored to the individual patient.

Who We Are – A privately held company committed to patient-focused product development and education. We partner with surgeons to advance surgical care and outcomes.

The HR & Compensation Analyst sits within Human Resources and partners closely with Finance to support workforce planning, compensation analysis, and headcount budgeting. This role delivers accurate, data-driven insights that inform hiring plans, organizational structure, and financial forecasting. The position aligns people strategies with business and financial objectives and supports workforce forecasting and operational analytics.

Workforce Planning & Headcount Management

• Develop, maintain, and monitor headcount plans in alignment with approved budgets
• Track actuals vs. plan and produce variance analysis with clear drivers
• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasts, and scenario modeling
• Maintain position control and ensure alignment between approved roles, requisitions, and financial plans

Compensation Analysis & Governance

• Conduct market benchmarking and support pay structure design
• Analyze internal equity and provide data-driven compensation recommendations
• Support compensation cycles (merit, bonus, incentives) with modeling and validation
• Ensure compensation actions align with budget constraints and governance standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations (pay transparency, FLSA classification, pay equity)

Workforce Analytics & Forecasting

• Build workforce forecasts tied to hiring plans, attrition, and business demand
• Monitor workforce performance and provide real-time operational insights
• Deliver trend analysis to support strategic planning and daily decision-making
• Provide forecast inputs and recommendations to HR and Finance
• Support audits related to compensation, headcount and HR data
• Implement controls to ensure data accuracy across HR and Finance systems

HR Data, Reporting & Insights

• Develop and maintain dashboards for headcount, compensation, and workforce metrics
• Analyze key metrics (turnover, hiring velocity, span of control, cost per head)
• Translate data into actionable insights for HR leadership and business stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of HR and financial data
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting, forecasting and compensation processes

Cross-Functional Partnership (HR–Finance Alignment)

• Act as primary liaison between HR and Finance for workforce and budget planning
• Align recruiting activity with approved headcount and financial targets
• Support organizational design, restructuring, and cost modeling initiatives
• Provide data support for business cases and leadership decision-making

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in HR analytics, compensation, financial analysis, workforce planning, or a related discipline
• Experience partnering with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, or headcount planning
• Demonstrated experience with compensation analysis, including benchmarking and pay structure support

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling, forecasting, and data manipulation
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for business leaders
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, headcount management, and budgeting concepts
• Knowledge of compensation principles, including market benchmarking and internal equity
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills…