HR Analyst - Lead

Application Materials

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is open until filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $121040 - $151,300 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $181,560, annualized.

New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

• Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
• Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short‑term disability & long‑term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
• The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

HR Analyst - Lead

The Lead HR Analyst provides advanced professional expertise in compensation, benefits, total rewards, and HR analytics to support organizational and workforce decision-making. Reporting to a Manager, this role leads and coordinates complex analytical work, provides technical guidance to HR staff, and serves as a subject matter expert on compensation, benefits, and workforce data>

The position analyzes and interprets workforce and market data, develops insights and reports, and supports strategic workforce planning and collective bargaining activities. The Lead HR Analyst supports the administration and continuous improvement benefits programs and HR systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, competitiveness, and compliance. This role also leads and participates in cross‑functional projects, process, and system changes in response to evolving organizational and regulatory needs.

• Provides advanced professional expertise in compensation, benefits, total rewards, and HR analytics. This role leads and coordinates assigned work activities for compensation analysts and benefits administration staff, provides technical guidance and mentoring, and performs quality review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of work products. Serves as a technical resource and escalation point for complex issues and supports the Manager in maintaining timely, compliant, and high‑quality service delivery.
• Performs and supports the work involved in ongoing administration and coordination of compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, job evaluation, market pricing, internal equity analysis, annual salary planning, and benefits program administration. This role supports full‑cycle compensation and benefits processes within HR systems, reviews compensation analyses and recommendations, evaluates program effectiveness, and provides research and recommendations to inform enhancements support competitiveness, sustainability, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Leads and participates in projects related to compensation, benefits, HR analytics, and systems improvements to enhance operational efficiency, maintain compliance with changing regulations, and implement updates to evolving pay and benefits programs. This performs project…