HTLF is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

HTLF is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We deliver community banking at scale by powering our geographically diverse group of banks with technology, efficiency and strength — giving local decision-making the opportunity and insights to focus on customers and growth. Relationships have been the core of our company since its founding in 1981. We're deeply invested in the communities we serve, and that's why our clients choose us as their banking partners.

What's different about a career at HTLF? We believe our employees and their diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills are our greatest assets. We wouldn't be HTLF without the people with whom we surround ourselves and empower to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and communities. We're dedicated to making HTLF the best place to work – where your opinions are valued, your feedback and ideas are heard, and your opportunities for personal growth and professional development are endless.

Working in collaboration with the Compensation & HCM Analytics Manager, the Compensation Analyst plays a key role in the administration, evaluation, and execution of employee compensation programs. This position ensures that HTLF maintains alignment in compensation philosophy and strategy to maintain competitive pay practices to attract and retain top talent. While supporting the overall compensation strategy, will be responsible for gathering and summarizing external market data and trends, creating and delivering communication materials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support on the interpretation of compensation program guidelines to managers and employees.
• Manages the one time payments to employees within Workday and provides payroll with proper documentation and reconciliation reports. Audits payment requests for validity and alignment to plans.
• Collaborates with business partners to conduct job evaluations/market pricing and assigns to the appropriate compensation pay level.
• Assists with the incentive compensation plans administration to include risk and audit assessments, documentation, calculation, and reconciliations.
• Participates in market surveys and analyzes results to determine organization’s competitive position.
• Proactively builds and maintains effective working relationships with partners and line of business leaders. Assists with the annual compensation planning processes, including salary structure updates, exceptions, merit and long-term incentive programs.
• Participates in risk review and audit processes.
• Collaborates with Finance on annual budget processes and ensures proper accruals are provided throughout the year.
• Leads the annual Total Rewards Statement review and distribution process within Workday.
• Works with internal HR team to ensure that Workday is updated to reflect changes to salary structures, bonus programs, incentive programs, etc. Ensures data integrity through regular audits and analysis.
• Monitors trends of legislative and business changes for impact on total rewards and ensuring legal compliance for total rewards programs.
• Completes annual E-Learning Plan and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training as assigned and keeps up-to-date knowledge of BSA as it relates to the job function.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• This job has no management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Business Administration/Management, Finance, Human Resources Management required
• Or Related Field
• 1-3 years experience working within an HR Department with a focus on compensation area required
• Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations related to compensation and general human resources practices required
• Ability to perform independent analysis required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in building relationships with business partners required
• Knowledge in recognizing and researching legal compliance requirements related to compensation practices required
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to research and identify issues in a timely manner; appropriately gather and analyze information and apply creative talents to problem solving required
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive Company and personal information required
• Excellent analytical skills in preparing comprehensive reports and interpreting data required
• Proficiency utilizing MS Office software, advanced knowledge of Excel required
• Workday-HRIS and reporting experience preferred
• CCP - Certified Compensation Professional preferred

Competencies

• Accountability - Thinking and acting ethically, honestly, and with the highest work standards; taking responsibility for your actions and fostering a work environment where accountability is valued.
• Customer Experience/Focus - Going out of the way to anticipate and meet customer needs; remaining knowledgeable and up to date on all products and services of the bank and how to best the help the customer.
• Functional Role Expertise - Knowledgeable and skilled in functional specialty; demonstrating an ability to add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area.
• Results Oriented - Maintaining an appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments motivated by achievement; identifying outcomes as a critical success factor in the bank where there are countless interactions with customers and internal partners.

Standard ADA Selection: Office and Administrative Support

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Kneeling - N/A
• Crouching - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
• Working Environment:
• Extreme cold - N/A
• Extreme heat - N/A
• Humidity - N/A
• Wet - N/A
• Noise - Rarely
• Hazards - N/A
• Temperature Change - N/A
• Atmospheric Conditions - N/A
• Vibration - N/A
• Standard Business Hours:

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exempt employees are expected to work as long as it takes to accomplish the goals and deliverables of the position; typically, a minimum of 40-45 hours per week.

Travel

• Est. Amount - 0%
• Driving Requirements:
• Est. Amount - 0%

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

The Targeted Salary For This Role Is

$49,403.00 - $64,224.00

You may also be offered incentive compensation, and benefits. Benefits may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location of the specific role as well as work experience, education, and skills of the selected candidate.

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