Human Resources Analyst- Compensation or
Senior Human Resources Analyst- Compensation: Plano, TX
City of Plano
Job Summary:
The City of Plano Human Resources Department is seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to join our team of diverse and innovative professionals where you can apply your compensation and classification knowledge. We offer great benefits as well as a work-life balance. The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Human Resources Analyst or Senior Human Resources Analyst classification.
Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Human Resources Analyst is responsible for providing support functions to the internal and external customers in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, training, compensation, and benefits.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Human Resources Analyst series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.
Senior Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Human Resources Analyst, Senior is responsible for providing customer service to internal and external customers in the areas of recruitment, employment, training, benefits, employee relations, compensation, and other duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Human Resources Analyst series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy and timelines. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
Job Duties:
Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Partners with employees, managers, and executives to provide information, guidance, and resources regarding compensation programs and practices in support of the objectives and operations of the City; reviews proposed salary actions.
Assists in researching and assembling information for classification and compensation purposes and other personnel studies.
Develops and revises job descriptions; maintains job descriptions on the website; assists with performing job analysis.
Responds to and conducts salary, benefit, and classification surveys; computes and compiles survey data and results.
Assists with maintaining the PeopleSoft Position Management component by creating, modifying, and updating positions according to the classification system, approved budgeted positions, and organizational reporting; reconciles budgeted full-time and part-time positions with the Budget office as required.
Assists with providing guidance regarding a wide variety of compensation issues including assignment of appropriate salary ranges, pay rate changes resulting from promotions, demotions, equity adjustments, market adjustments, and other. Reviews hiring/promotional pay requests from supervisors and ensures that there are no equity issues with existing employees. Recommends equity adjustments as necessary.
Runs monthly step increases for Civil Service Police and Fire as well as Public Safety Communications.
May assist the Human Resources Compliance Administrator with employment law matters on an as needed basis.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential
Senior Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Partners with employees, managers, and executives to provide information, guidance, and resources regarding compensation programs and practices in support of the objectives and operations of the City; reviews proposed salary actions.
Assists in researching and assembling information for classification and compensation purposes and other personnel studies.
Develops and revises job descriptions; maintains job descriptions on the website; assists with performing job analysis.
Responds to and conducts salary, benefit, and classification surveys; computes and compiles survey data and results.
Assists with maintaining the PeopleSoft Position Management component by creating, modifying, and updating positions according to the classification system, approved budgeted positions, and organizational reporting; reconciles budgeted full-time and part-time positions with the Budget office as required.
Assists with providing guidance regarding a wide variety of compensation issues including assignment of appropriate salary ranges, pay rate changes resulting from promotions, demotions, equity adjustments, market adjustments, and other. Reviews hiring/promotional pay requests from supervisors and ensures that there are no equity issues with existing employees. Recommends equity adjustments as necessary.
Runs monthly step increases for Civil Service Police and Fire as well as Public Safety Communications.
May assist the Human Resources Compliance Administrator with employment law matters on an as needed basis.
Conducts job audits to determine appropriate classification and exemption status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and changes classifications as required.
Assists with reviewing proposed re-organizations, re-structuring, and other departmental adjustments to ensure appropriate placement of classifications in ranges, job titling according to City guidelines, alignment of individual pay within compensation guidelines, and to address related issues.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Education & Experience:
Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Education: Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent work-related experience.
Experience: Two (2) years of Human Resources experience in compensation and classification to include knowledge of job evaluation methods. PeopleSoft experience is preferred.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Senior Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of Human Resources experience in compensation and classification to include knowledge of job evaluation methods. PeopleSoft experience is preferred.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Preferred Education, Experience, or Skills
Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Typical Decisions: The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing work assignments and using discretionary judgment to coordinate work flow.
Knowledge of: Federal and State laws affecting compensation and classification including ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and others; compensation practices and techniques (job analysis, market pricing, market analysis, plan design, base pay costing); various software applications to create complex compensation-related documents, graphs, and presentation materials; standard classification practices used to classify positions.
Skill in: Prioritizing work having multiple priorities; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; high degree of accuracy; effective organizational skills; making basic mathematical computations; handling information of a sensitive nature with the utmost confidentiality.
Preferences for Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Senior Human Resources Analyst- Compensation
Typical Decisions: The incumbent prioritizes job tasks; reviews and refers applications/resumes; determines applicants’ qualifications; explains and interprets City policies and procedures; recommends program/policy changes; and makes sound decisions using good judgment.
Knowledge of: Federal and State laws affecting compensation and classification including ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and others; compensation practices and techniques (job analysis, market pricing, market analysis, plan design, base pay costing); various software applications to create complex compensation-related documents, graphs, and presentation materials; standard classification practices used to classify positions.
Skill in: Prioritizing work having multiple priorities; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; high degree of accuracy; effective organizational skills; making basic mathematical computations; handling information of a sensitive nature with the utmost confidentiality.
Preferences for Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Work Conditions / Physical Requirements:
This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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