Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Total Rewards, the Compensation & Benefits Analyst II is responsible for administering compensation programs, analyzing compensation data, and ensuring our compensation practices are competitive and equitable. This position serves as a key influencer within the Human Resources team as well as a strategic partner within the ministry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of compensation principles.

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours?  Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

This role will be at our new Franklin, TN Headquarters

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Administer and maintain compensation programs, including salary structures, role evaluations, and market pricing.
• Conduct external market research and internal ministry analysis to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Perform bi-annual ministry-wide compensation study for all staff and executive roles. Participate in salary surveys and analyze survey data to benchmark Ministry’s compensation against market trends.
• Develop partnership with third party-vendors used for the compensation studies. Establish, maintain, and review current agreements with these vendors.
• Evaluate and classify jobs using established methodologies and frameworks.
• Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each position in the ministry; ensuring descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed.
• Partner with Team Leaders to gather and document position, organizational structure, and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each role.
• Maintain and track job codes and budget for each position within the departments to ensure accuracy and consistency across the Ministry.
• Assess positions and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or non-exempt and appropriate salary range.
• Benchmarks jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.
• Collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, and Ministry leaders to align job classifications with Ministry goals.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to provide updated job descriptions and compensation analysis for open positions to aid in the recruitment process.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret HR and compensation data to support decision-making and strategy development.
• Develop and maintain compensation databases and tools to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and presentations for Ministry Leadership.
• Provide guidance and support to Team Members and Leadership regarding compensation-related inquiries and issues.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on compensation topics as needed.
• Conduct focus groups to collect employee feedback on specific issues or topics related to benefits and compensation.
• Research employee benefits in similar industries; based on findings, recommend changes or updates to the ministry’s existing benefits or policies.
• Ensure benefits and compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Generate, prepare, and file required compliance documentation.
• Conduct audits by utilizing HRIS and other tools to manage data, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.
• Advise Leadership on applicable state and federal employment regulations, benefits, and compensation policies, and human resource procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefit policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting compensation and benefits.
• Serves as the main liaison with HRIS system and evaluation system for performance reviews. Responsible for set-up, implementation, tracking, and reporting of performance evaluation throughout the year.
• Ensure a high level of customer service to Team Members regarding HR initiatives and programs (field and local Team Leaders and Team Members).
• Partner with the HR team on special projects.
• Serve as a back-up for benefits in partnership with HRIS Analyst.  

We are looking for a very specific skill set. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in Mathematics or Statistics, preferred; or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Certification in Compensation (CCP), preferred.
• Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in compensation, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (ADP), Compensation Management Software, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams).
• Excellent understanding of State and Federal labor laws.
• Knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices added plus.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Along with the ability to work independently. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High degree of initiative; strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience within a multi-state environment and 500+ staff. Ministry experiences preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”