Compensation & Classification Analyst (On-Site)

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Shared Administration (WV) in West Virginia seeks a Classification and Compensation Specialist for an on-site role within a focused 7-person team. You will perform market research, classify positions, and help maintain equitable pay structures across the organizations we serve.

The role emphasizes routine data analysis, training field staff, and advising managers on standard qualifications and duties, with management mentorship and a focus on local, state, and national market trends.

Qualifications

• On-site position in a 7-person office with mentorship from leads and management.
• Strong analytical aptitude with reporting software and data spreadsheets.
• Close attention to detail with structured, routine decision-making.
• Effective communication for writing correspondence and guiding staff.
• Interest in public administration, human resources, or compensation management.
• Experience in public sector HR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile state, local, and national market data and evaluate against Korn Ferry pay levels.
• Review and process salary approvals and analyze turnover data.
• Assess whether positions changed duties and coordinate next steps with agencies.
• Run standard reports to support daily decisions and identify trends in pay inequity.
• Train field staff on guidelines and compensation standards and advise managers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interest in public administration

High accuracy

Civil service knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years HR experience

Tools

Reporting software

Data spreadsheets

Payroll systems

Korn Ferry data

Job description

Office of Shared Administration (WV) in West Virginia seeks a Classification and Compensation Specialist for an on-site role within a focused 7-person team. You will perform market research, classify positions, and help maintain equitable pay structures across the organizations we serve.

The role emphasizes routine data analysis, training field staff, and advising managers on standard qualifications and duties, with management mentorship and a focus on local, state, and national market trends.