Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Looking to get to directly impact City of Raleigh employees in meaningful ways that enable them to serve our community with the peace of mind that the City is highly competitive in the market and willing to invest in their financial wellbeing? The Human Resources Classification and Compensation Analyst will have the opportunity to expand skills, be exposed to and lead various projects while developing hands on experience in Classification & Compensation within Local Government. You, too, will thrive, be supported by a caring team, and receive all the resources you need to build a rewarding career. This position will have direct access to managers and directors and work with individuals at all levels of the organization and work with our HRIS tools including Microsoft Excel to help execute the mission of Classification and Compensation at the City of Raleigh.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources professional with an understanding of the function and role that Classification & Compensation play in recruiting and retaining talent. The successful candidate will be a Classification & Compensation subject matter expert who can work independently and collaboratively on a wide range of Classification & Compensation plan and administration assignments. You will be part of a cohesive team, working as one team to meet the demanding needs of our organization. The ideal candidate is a creative, well-rounded teammate that will be an integral part of the continued success and growth of the organization.

About Us:

The City of Raleigh is seeking a Classification and Compensation Analyst to join the Human Resources Department and support the Classification & Compensation team. It takes meticulous detail and planning to build, maintain, and administer the City's Classification & Compensation plan, along with innovation and strategy to anticipate and meet the changing needs of employees and candidates. Our Classification & Compensation team is one of the cornerstones of our Total Compensation & Benefits strategy. The team ensures our organization is equipped with timely, accurate, and effective compensation insights to influence and drive our organization forward.

Work Hours:

This position is expected to work Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 with eligibility for telework 2 days per week after successful completion of the probationary period of 6 months, unless otherwise directed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct salary surveys, survey participation, interpret salary data, perform analysis
• Review proposed starting salaries, job reclassification requests, pay adjustment requests and make balanced and sound recommendations
• Perform classification studies as needed for assigned departments across the City
• Assist in administering the annual salary planning process, including market survey analysis, budgeting, forecasting, process execution and data integrity checks
• Update and maintain the job specifications. Write and prepare job specifications as needed
• Provide support to management and HR Business Partners on compensation issues related to salary offers for new hires, internal pay equity, utilizing both internal and external equity data.
• Assist HRIS with system testing and audits to ensure the HR system meets compensation needs and is updated to reflect changes in job titles, salaries, job codes, pay structures, etc
• Serve as project leader or assist on compensation related projects
• Develop and administer position control
• Ensure the compensation program is in compliance with applicable laws such as FLSA

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business or public administration and two years of professional human resources experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional
• PHR/SPHR/IPMA-HR certification
• Strong analytical, data and analysis experience
• Experience leading and managing projects
• HRIS Knowledge (PeopleSoft preferred)
• MS Office Suite skills including advanced Excel skills and strong presentation skills

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources management, employee benefits, program administration and management
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research
• Project management principles and basic budget administration
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)

Skill in:

• High level of organization, time management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and complete/oversee assigned work
• Administering and monitoring human resources programs, processes and/or projects
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information, program data and statistics
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations
• Monitoring project schedules, status and compliance
• Organizing and maintaining human resource program/process documentation, data, schedules, records and files
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)
• Providing customer service and collaborating with all levels of the organization and with all employees
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

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 including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

When you join the City of Raleigh’s work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your “total rewards”. Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh’s benefits.