Classification: Business Analyst Work Hours: 40+ hours/week: M-F About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Are you passionate about designing competitive compensation programs that drive organizational success and reward employee performance? Join our team as a Compensation Analyst and play a key role in shaping pay strategies that impact every employee! In this role, you’ll play a key role in administering the Pay-for-Performance (PFP) process, helping ensure employee compensation decisions are equitable, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.
You’ll coordinate the annual PFP cycle, administer employee increases, support compensation planning, conduct salary surveys, analyze market data, prepare detailed reports, and present insights to inform strategic decisions. If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about connecting employee performance with meaningful compensation outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact! In this role, you will: Manage compensation analysis and Pay-for-Performance (PFP) projects that support compensation planning across the organization Complete salary surveys and utilize market data to make recommendations to maintain competitive compensation ranges for each position Recommend areas of process improvement related to compensation analysis and PFP Develop appropriate communication and training based on organizational needs Respond to requests for reports and information by developing, maintaining, and distributing standard and custom reports and queries Function within HRIS and Compensation Software as needed to support compensation analysis and pay-for-performance review Ensure accurate documentation of all procedures and practices applicable to functions and responsibilities Exercise utmost discretion and working with highly confidential data Other team functions include HRIS configuration and security, as well as time and labor.
Qualifications Physical Requirements: Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve bending, stooping, reaching, walking, or standing for brief periods of time. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR, accounting/finance, business, or related professional role Excellent team and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with all levels of employees and management Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and share insights with stakeholders Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Valid driver’s license Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements: Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft HRIS Data analysis experience with strong computer and query skills, including an intermediate level of MS Office Suite and HRIS Excellent customer service Supplemental Information About the Selection Process: Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises Phase 5 – Background Investigation Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen* *KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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