Entry Level Policy Analyst Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Overview
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Responsibilities
Compensation Analyst I
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Job Summary:
The Compensation Analyst I supports the administration and analysis of compensation programs designed to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This entry-level role assists with market pricing, data analysis, and compensation processes such as annual pay reviews, job evaluations, and incentive programs. Working under guidance, the Compensation Analyst I partners with HR Business Partners, managers, and senior compensation team members to help ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build foundational knowledge in compensation within a fast-paced, growing organization. The analyst will gain exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) and emerging tools such as automation, RPA, and basic data analytics, with opportunities to develop these skills over time.
Essential Duties:
Functional Operations

• Support the administration of compensation actions such as offers, promotions, and pay adjustments through HR systems.
• Assist in creating and maintaining job profiles to ensure accurate role documentation.
• Support the matching of internal roles to external market data under guidance.
• Help maintain compensation databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare basic reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for HR and business leaders.
• Provide support for the annual compensation review process (e.g., data preparation, validation, reporting).

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with data analysis to support hiring, promotions, and pay decisions.
• Learn how to assess pay competitiveness and internal equity.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn tools such as Excel automation, basic analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives within the compensation function.

Training & Team Support

• Support the development of materials to help educate HR and managers on compensation processes.
• Learn and apply compensation fundamentals, policies, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Respond to routine compensation-related questions from HR Business Partners and managers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of compensation activities.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Assist with audits and data validation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support job evaluation and classification processes, including FLSA review, under supervision.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion.

Travel Requirement

• Occasional travel between company sites, generally not exceeding 15%

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Human Resources, or related field or 4 years of HR Analyst experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Coursework or certification in compensation, people analytics, HR analytics (e.g., WorldatWork, AIHR)

Essential Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or related field.
• Ability to handle confidential data with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to perform advanced functions (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday, iCIMS).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2yrs experience in Compensation preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated curiosity or exposure to automation, RPA, predictive analytics, AI, or process improvement methodologies.

Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 70%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional (1-33%)
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional (1-33%)
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional (1-33%)
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare (<1%)

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

Where You'll Be:
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are:
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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