Compensation Analyst at City of Charlottesville – Charlottesville, Virginia

This position performs professional, administrative, and complex analytical human resources activities related to compensation and classification. Conducts market surveys, research, analyzes data, and provides guidance on related matters. Work is performed under the supervision of and reports to the Compensation & Systems Manager.

The preferred hiring amount is between $60,250.87 - $72,551.69 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Performs a variety of assignments assisting in the analysis, evaluation, implementation, and administration of the City's compensation programs, strategies, and initiatives.
• Reviews and approves job offers to ensure alignment with the City’s compensation practices, collective bargaining agreements, and appropriate pay equity.
• Provides advice and recommendation to department managers on offer requests, salary adjustments, and related compensation matters.
• Develops, updates, and maintains job descriptions, in coordination with supervisor.
• Researches and analyzes classification and compensation issues, conducts job analysis studies and audits, assists in reclassification requests, and makes recommends on job classification placements and changes.
• Assists in the administration of annual salary adjustments and pay plan.
• Compiles and prepares information, reports, and documents on classification and compensation reviews/changes and/or for information related to collective bargaining.
• Assists in the gathering and analysis of internal surveys, responding to external salary surveys, and preparing EEOC reports, and other required federal and state reports and/or surveys related to the City’s workforce, classification, and compensation practices and policies.
• Assists in the development and review of related programs, as well as provides presentation of information.
• Creates SOPS and assists with review of SOP’s for related area of work.
• Maintains proper adherence and documentation, maintenance of related files and tracking logs, and in accordance with State, Federal and local laws.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and day to day administration of human resources policies, procedures, and projects.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Cross trains and assists in all areas and/or serve as back-up to other Human Resources staff.
• May receive or handle FOIA requests and/or forward such requests to appropriate staff members.
• May participate in contract management, as necessary.
• May act in the absence of manager, when assigned.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education such as college.

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Finance, Public or Business Administration or related field AND at least 1 year progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources.

• Associate Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Public or Business Administration or related field AND at least 3 years progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources.

• High School Diploma or GED AND at least 5 years progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area of human resources.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred:

• PSHRA -CP, CEBS-CCP, HRCI-PHR, SHRM-CP or other equivalent certification.
• Human Resources experience within a local government organization.
• Experience with local government compensation and/or collective bargaining.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of human resources professional and analytical functions. Comprehension of standard situations including knowledge of most of the significant aspects of human resources administration.
• Familiarity with the principles and procedures for compensation and benefits, negotiation and collective bargaining, training, and applied research and personnel information systems.
• Knowledge of classification and compensation and ability to learn and apply the classification systems and salary structures in municipal government.
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection, report presentation and statistical analysis.
• Ability to learn and gain knowledge of the City’s human resources policies, procedures, ordinances; knowledge of State and Federal laws related to human resources and employment practices and industry best practices.

Reading

• Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, multi-step instruction manuals, laws and regulations, and reference materials.

Writing

• Intermediate: ability to write reports, prepare materials such as business letters, explanations, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

• Intermediate: Ability to work with and understand number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurements.

Communication Skills

• Advanced: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with city staff, management, outside agencies, work groups, and the public. May make recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills

• Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations that may affect budget. No formal budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others. May provide guidance, training, and instruction to others.

Other Characteristics

• Effective time management, multitasking, and organizational skills; sometimes under strict time constraints.
• Independently balances multiple complex tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple activities on a daily basis under often stressful and busy conditions.
• Frequent change of tasks, constant interruptions, and requests for service.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Works closely with others as part of a team.
• Performs tedious or exacting work.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Work effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
• May require additional hours outside of normal schedule, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.
• The noise level is usually moderate.