Human Resources Generalist (Compensation)

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO with rollover

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Collin County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist – Compensation to perform and evaluate compensation and classification analyses, conduct job observations, and create job descriptions and postings. The role works under the direction of the Human Resources Compensation Manager.

Key duties include benchmarking salary data, ensuring compliance with FLSA, reviewing grants for salary and benefits, and assisting with budget metrics and compensation processes across the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from an accredited college.
• Working knowledge of state and federal HR laws and regulations.
• Excellent writing and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Internet savvy.
• Ability to analyze compensation data and conduct benchmarking.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform compensation analysis and classify job roles.
• Create and revise job descriptions and postings.
• Benchmark salaries using internal and external data.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA and other regulations.
• Assist with budgets and grant-related compensation changes.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates to fill the position of Human Resources Generalist – Compensation. A Human Resources Compensation Generalist is responsible for, but not limited to, performing and evaluating analysis on compensation and classification needs. Conducting job observations and creating job descriptions and postings. Work is performed under the direction of the Human Resources Compensation Manager.

Primary Functions

• Conducting job observations, reviewing position questionnaires, and performing position analysis to ensure internal alignment with descriptions and levels.
• Composing, revising, and maintaining job descriptions, job postings, and prequalification questionnaires to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Recommending necessary changes to job descriptions and postings to capture essential duties, physical demands, equipment usage, and minimum requirements.
• Researching, compiling, and analyzing compensation data to support the selection of title, job classification, salary grade, and requirements based on internal and external market data to maintain countywide consistency and equity.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory federal and state laws and County directives, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Reviewing grants to recommend the appropriate position, salary, and corresponding benefits and calculating required salary and fringe cost. Serving as the Human Resources representative on the Grant Review Committee.
• Evaluating position requests, processing ad hoc position changes, reclassifications, and position creations based on grants, Commissioners Court agenda items, or Board decisions.
• Assisting with the annual county budget preparation through reviewing compensation requests, conducting compensation analysis, and providing recommendations. Gathering and preparing budget metrics.
• Conducting and participating in a large number of benchmarking salary studies and obtaining survey data from various survey sources used in conducting position matching.
• Creating, auditing, and reviewing Commissioners Court agendas for personnel appointments and changes.
• Preparing reports, presentations, data, and charts.
• Working in collaboration with other County offices and departments.
• Assisting with weekly, monthly, and annual compensation functions and duties, as needed.
• Serving as a backup to other Human Resource Generalists, when necessary.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a broad knowledge in the field of Human Resources.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.
• Position requires a working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to Human Resources, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, proficiency in both written and verbal communication, ability to think critically, exceptional time management, and proficiency in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must also be able to calculate and interpret mathematical formulas such as percentages, ratios, statistical averages, and medians.
• PeopleSoft experience is desired.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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