Compensation HR Specialist

Position Title:

Compensation HR Specialist

Job Description:

Join a collaborative and service-focused Human Resources team as our next Compensation HR Specialist. In this role, you will support developing and maintaining fair, competitive, and legally compliant compensation programs. You’ll conduct classification and salary studies, prepare market analysis and survey responses, produce compensation reports, and ensure the accuracy of HRIS data and transactions that affect employee pay.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work, has strong attention to detail, and is motivated by helping ensure fair, consistent, and competitive pay practices across the organization.

May underfill at Senior HR Technician or HR Technician levels.

POSITION SALARY RANGE: (Based on experience and qualifications)

HR Specialist: $58,000 - $68,000

Senior HR Technician: $53,500 - $62,500

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This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Market Research and Analysis: Participate in and analyze salary surveys and market data to benchmark existing positions and identify compensation trends.

• Job Evaluation: Assist in evaluating new and existing positions to determine appropriate job classifications, salary scales, and FLSA status.

• Data Management: Collect, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of compensation data within HRIS and other compensation systems. Data management within Excel, including use of pivot tables.

• Compliance: Support efforts to ensure all compensation practices comply with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO).

• Reporting: Prepare reports and presentations summarizing compensation analysis and recommendations for management and HR partners.

• Support: Respond to compensation-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing information clearly and concisely.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience or an internship in human resources or a related analytical role.

• Advanced experience utilizing Excel for compensation and other HR-related tasks.

• Familiarity with HRIS software (e.g., Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft).

• Knowledge of federal and state compensation laws and regulations.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

• Analyzes, summarizes, and/or reviews data, reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.

• Performs research and gathers new information, as necessary, to assist management or department staff.

• Assists employees, management, staff, and members of the general public with human resources information, policies and procedures

• Provides administrative and clerical support to management and professional human resource staff.

• Receives calls and/or greets visitors, takes and relays messages, responds to requests for information; provides information or directs caller/visitor to appropriate individual.

• Maintains files and electronic records, including employee data and human resources information systems (HRIS).

• Provides front desk coverage, as needed.

• May prepare meeting rooms and take minutes in meetings.

• Performs other related technical duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

HR Specialist Level:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus four years of increasingly responsible technical HR and/or program coordination experience.  Education may be substituted for experience up to two years.

Senior HR Technician Level:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus three years of increasingly responsible equivalent to HR Technician.  Education may be substituted for experience up to two years.