Compensation & Recognition Analyst - Hybrid

Location: St. Louis

Do you enjoy creating a great employee experience through meaningful recognition and accurate compensation support? Join our team and play an important role in ensuring our recognition and compensation programs run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. You will partner across HR, Finance, and business teams to deliver high-quality service, improve processes, and help employees feel valued and supported. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who brings curiosity, accountability, and a passion for operational excellence.

** Responsibilities*
* • Drive the successful administration of employee recognition programs by processing recognition awards, validating data, and ensuring timely program execution.
• Manage weekly recognition file loads and program award processing to support a seamless employee experience.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly audits of compensation and recognition data, identify discrepancies, and help strengthen data quality and process accuracy.
• Reconcile recognition program invoices and finance reports, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal controls.
• Research, resolve, and document employee recognition and compensation inquiries through HR Central, delivering responsive and customer-focused support.
• Maintain and enhance recognition resources, including knowledge articles, forms, and process documentation, to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Produce and support recognition and compensation reporting requests, leveraging data insights to inform business decisions.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver consistent program administration.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compensation and recognition programs.
• Support compensation operations and other work projects as needed, such as reviewing compensation offers, processing job and pay changes, data validation, and assisting with surveys/marketing pricing activities.  
** Required Qualifications*
* • 2+ years of Human Resources, Compensation, Recognition, HR Operations, or related experience.
• Experience working with HR systems, databases, or employee programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret, and validate data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.  
** Preferred Qualifications*
* • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting compensation, recognition, payroll, or broader HR operations programs.
• Knowledge of Workday or a similar Human Capital Management system.
• Familiarity with market pricing activities and compensation survey processes a plus.
• Experience participating in audits, compliance reviews, or process improvement initiatives.
• Financial acumen and experience supporting invoice reconciliation or reporting activities.  This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data, operational excellence, and employee support to make a meaningful impact. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuous learning, innovation, and service while helping deliver programs that recognize and reward our employees' contributions.
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