Sr. Specialist, Compensation - (25-P&T-500002-018)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

 

General

 

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Compensation Job Code: P0204 Supervises Directly: No     New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will Date Last Revised: 2/2/2024 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature:   Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Department Name and Division:  People & Talent - Compensation Salary Schedule:  Non-Union Salary Range Cost Center Code:    500002 Grade: NU17 Essential Position: No Reports To: Manager, Compensation EEO Code: Professionals Work Format Hybrid

 

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

 

Role Description:

The Senior Specialist, Compensation, will be responsible for supporting the alignment of DC Water’s Compensation programs with business objectives that support organizational strategies.  The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the delivery of DC Water’s compensation programs in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the Manager, Compensation.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides advisory services to departments and HRBPs on all compensation matters to include reorganizations; assists departments in arriving at sound organizational structures.

 

• Assesses the most complex compensation matters; develops recommendations to address complex compensation issues; and assists departments with implementing recommendations. 

 

• Leads departments in determining whether new jobs and/or revisions to existing jobs are warranted; develops job descriptions and collaborates with managers and supervisors to accurately document jobs.

 

• Conducts research on Best Practices in compensation to develop new or support existing compensation initiatives based on analysis of current programs.

 

• Serves as the project lead on compensation and compensation-related matters. May lead cross-function project team on compensation matters. 

 

• Guides management in the application of salary administration policies and procedures.

 

• Establishes and provides compensation training on various compensation topics such as conducting salary equity reviews, and other compensation-related training.

 

• Evaluates jobs for Fair Labor Standards Act classification and EEO classification.

 

• Performs desk audits as necessary to assure that employees are assigned to the proper jobs.

 

• Analyzes and reports on employee salaries to evaluate pay trends to identify and resolve equity issues.

 

• Provides advisory services to Senior Executive Team, Directors, and managers regarding compensation matters; Provides recommendations to resolve the most complex compensation issues; and assists with implementing recommendations.

 

• Prepares special reports.

 

• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Manager & Senior Manager, Compensation

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

 

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Department and throughout DC Water; representatives in other public and private orga