Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst

Department:

Human Resources

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$61,339.00 - $96,866.00

Close Date:

November 20, 2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Classification and Compensation Analyst Senior provides a variety of professional, technical, and analytical Human Resources functions in the areas of classification, compensation, and salary administration. Responsibilities include conducting bi-yearly salary surveys, managing allowance extensions, special pay, and one-time payments. This role manages the classification and compensation modules within the county-wide Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and assists in training related to classification and compensation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with assigned County departments on classification and compensation requests, issues, or other matters as required or assigned by the Compensation Manager.
• Conduct classification and compensation analyses on new hires, promotions, reclassifications, and transfers to ensure consistency with the County’s compensation philosophy. Review and evaluate applicants' experience and education as it pertains to the position and make compensation recommendations based on research and analysis.
• Participate in classification and compensation projects and studies of varying complexity; review, analyze, and evaluate classifications and salary structures.
• Conduct and participate in salary surveys; research, collect, and analyze market data and internal salary relationships.
• Consult with and recommend to the Compensation Manager appropriate classifications, grades, and salary ranges.
• Conduct individual classification desk audits by gathering information from involved parties, analyzing collected data, and preparing written reports with recommendations. Notify management of approved recommendations.
• Review and analyze classification descriptors for job content. Create new job descriptions or revise existing ones. Determine the appropriate classification for new or modified positions and verify assigned duties, education, and experience requirements.
• Determine methodology for collecting and analyzing data and recommend or implement approved classifications, as assigned.
• Maintain and manage the classification and compensation modules within the County-wide HRIS system.
• Conduct internal audits on classification and compensation actions to ensure data accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Prepare statistical reports and correspondence; respond to written and verbal inquiries regarding classification, compensation practices, and related matters.
• Administer and coordinate the Temporary Upgrade process for temporary increases in pay and review HR maintenance reports for accuracy on a scheduled basis, as assigned.
• Administer and coordinate allowance extensions, special pay processes, one-time payments, and incentive pay, as assigned.
• Schedule and attend meetings related to compensation issues.
• Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, and maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Perform other classification-related duties as required. The specific allocation of duties depends on the amount of time spent performing each function.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience in general Human Resources.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

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