California Public-Sector Compensation & Benefits Consultant

Alphahire; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks an experienced compensation and benefits specialist to support California public agencies on a project-based basis. You will conduct compensation studies, value health benefits, and analyze labor-cost considerations for public utilities and special districts, presenting findings to executive teams and boards.

Ideal candidates have direct CalPERS/PEPRA experience, strong quantitative skills, and familiarity with Meyers-Milias-Brown Act meet-and-confer processes.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting compensation and benefits work for California public agencies
• Experience with CalPERS classic and PEPRA provisions
• Valuing health benefits, deferred compensation, leave, and premium pay
• Familiarity with Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and meet-and-confer processes
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Experience preparing materials for executive or Board review

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review compensation and benefits studies for California public agencies
• Analyze salaries, classifications, premiums, allowances, and total compensation
• Evaluate CalPERS retirement cost provisions
• Value health benefits, deferred compensation, leave, and premium pay
• Review survey methodologies and findings for accuracy and defensibility
• Develop fiscal-impact calculations and explain assumptions
• Prepare executive summaries, staff reports, and Board presentations
• Present or answer technical questions in executive or Board settings when requested

Skills

CalPERS/PEPRA

Benefits valuation

Labor-relations

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Executive presentations

Tools

Excel

Job description

AlphaGov seeks an experienced compensation and benefits specialist to support California public agencies on a project-based basis. You will conduct compensation studies, value health benefits, and analyze labor-cost considerations for public utilities and special districts, presenting findings to executive teams and boards.

Ideal candidates have direct CalPERS/PEPRA experience, strong quantitative skills, and familiarity with Meyers-Milias-Brown Act meet-and-confer processes.