Human Resources Business Partner - Total Rewards and HRIS Specialist

Join KEYENCE as a Human Resources Business Partner – Total Rewards & HRIS Specialist

Location: Keyence U.S. Headquarters – Itasca, IL

Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $85,555

What You’ll Do

As a Human Resources Business Partner – Total Rewards & HRIS Specialist, you'll play a key role in administering KEYENCE's compensation programs, incentive payroll processes, and HRIS systems. You'll help reinforce our Pay for Performance philosophy by ensuring data accuracy, process excellence, compliance, and strategic HR support across the organization.

• Administer compensation programs, including salary planning, variable pay initiatives, and performance management processes


• Manage HR transactions including payroll administration, promotions, transfers, restructuring, new hires, and separations


• Maintain HRIS data integrity, reporting, compliance documentation, and organizational records


• Analyze compensation trends and HR data to support competitive pay practices, employee engagement, and internal equity


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, tax policies, and laws


• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, drive operational efficiency, and reduce organizational risk


• Build strong partnerships with internal departments, senior leadership, and external vendors


• Collaborate with HR team members across onboarding, employee relations, talent development, compensation, and HRIS functions


• Lead and support multiple cross-functional projects while managing day-to-day HR responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field


• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, HRIS, Compensation, Performance Management, or a related discipline


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills


• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain data integrity


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Knowledge of current employment laws and regulations

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central, ADP Workforce Now Payroll, or similar HRIS platforms


• Experience supporting compensation, performance management, and HR operations


• Experience optimizing HR processes in a high-growth environment


• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Excel macro creation


• Experience with basic statistics and data analysis


• Strong reporting, systems, and process improvement skills


• Ability to adapt quickly and build structure in ambiguous situations

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $66,370


• Bonus Target: $19,185 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly


• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year


• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies


• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions


• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years


• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.