Compensation Analyst

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a skilled compensation analyst to join our HR team in Bradenton, FL. The role focuses on developing, supporting, and administering compensation and classification programs, conducting market surveys, and ensuring internal equity.

The position also covers Time & Attendance, benefits and retirement processes, with duties including data analysis, wage/pay rule interpretation, and collaboration with unions and departments to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, economics, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources.
• Experience in compensation and Time & Attendance functions.
• Valid Florida driver license within 30 days of hire.
• CCP or similar HR certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and administers compensation programs and policies.
• Performs market surveys and salary data analyses for competitiveness.
• Maintains job descriptions and assists in updates.
• Oversees Time & Attendance processes and payroll data.
• Supports retirement and leave management processes.
• Ensures compliance with FLSA and related regulations.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market pricing

Time & Attendance administration

Payroll data analysis

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Work Location

9000 Town Center Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34202

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (flexible)

Expected Starting Salary Range

$58,141.44 - $75,583.87

Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasional high stress situations that may involve angry or frustrated employees. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Provides high-level analytical work developing, supporting, implementing, and administering compensation and classification programs and policies.
• Develops and participates in market surveys and compensation studies; analyzes and interprets salary survey data to develop compensation structures and programs and ensure market competitiveness.
• Uses job evaluation tools, concepts, and methodologies to conduct individual reclassification, equity reviews, and organizational studies.
• Participates in research and design of compensation structures, pay programs, and related policy updates.
• Develops recommendations for updates to compensation policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conducts base pay market and data analysis for job families and individual jobs; prepares salary analyses and recommendations based on internal and external salary data.
• Prepares costing scenarios for management decision-making, including collective bargaining wage proposals, COLA projections, market pay studies, and internal equity studies.
• Coordinates and prepares data files for wage, performance-based (merit) pay actions, and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) programs.
• Maintain job descriptions and ensure consistent formatting. Assists managers in updating and writing accurate and complete job descriptions.
• Conducts job evaluation reviews on existing and new positions to determine appropriate FLSA classification.
• Participates in HRIS workgroups and committees for systems related to compensation and Time & Attendance.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise.
• Interprets and applies collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure accurate administration of compensation, timekeeping, leave, overtime, premium pay, and other pay-related provisions. Works collaboratively with union representatives, supervisors, and management to resolve contract-related questions and maintain compliance with negotiated agreements.
• Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Biweekly Time & Attendance Functions

• Administers and prepares biweekly Time & Attendance functions to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Troubleshoots and supports managers and employees in navigating the Time & Attendance platform.
• Provides training for new employees and managers on timekeeping procedures.
• Generates reports and audits data for compliance with FLSA, County policy, and internal controls.
• Assists in system administration and configuration changes, including pay rules, schedules, and user roles.
• Participates in system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects as needed.

Retirement/ Leave Management Functions

• Guides employees through the retirement process by providing benefit continuation options, coordinating enrollment, and ensuring compliance with Florida Retirement System (FRS) requirements.
• Acts as a liaison among retirees, insurance providers, and third-party administrators to resolve coverage issues, manage enrollments, and support leave management processes.
• Tracks eligibility milestones (e.g., Medicare), conducts retiree enrollments, and ensures accurate reporting, reconciliation, and communication of retirement and leave-related benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Human Resources, or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in human resources.
• Previous experience in the compensation and administering Time & Attendance functions.
• Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar human resources certification desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of the compensation function, including job benchmarking, market pricing, job evaluation, writing job descriptions, and completing salary surveys.
• Good ability to conduct analytical reviews using statistical, mathematical, and research skills. Able to convert data into compelling presentations and recommendations and explain technical subject matter to non-technical audiences.
• Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related regulations.
• Good knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties, including HRIS and related human resources software applications. Intermediate or better proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, and other stakeholders.
• Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.
• Good editing and proofreading skills are highly desired.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Capable of working independently with general supervision.