LEAD COMPENSATION ANALYST

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst to audit and classify staff positions, conduct professional compensation analysis, and support department management with advanced pay strategies. You will work on-site in Houston, TX, collaborating with HR Generalists and executives to ensure pay equity and competitive structures.

A Bachelor's degree and seven years of compensation experience are required; the role may involve policy development and complex data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Seven years of progressively responsible compensation analysis and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads compensation projects and assumes responsibility for major aspects of COH compensation program.
• Researches and validates market position with analytics, data modeling and costing analysis.
• Represents Compensation to HR Operations and management on classification decisions and pay adjustments.
• Analyzes and applies salary surveys to determine pay rates and resolve equity issues.
• Conducts job audits and recommends classification for new positions; evaluates existing ones.
• Develops and revises policy and procedures for department incentive plans.

Skills

Analytics

Data modeling

Costing analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Department: Human Resources

Division: Compensation

*Subject to Change

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to change

Reporting Location

16930 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The City of Houston seeks a Lead Compensation Analyst with the ability to utilize knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation coupled with knowledge of organization structure to audit and classify staff positions at all levels. This position performs professional compensation analysis and project work to provide advanced compensation management services to City of Houston HR Generalists and department management.

• Leads compensation projects and assumes responsibility for major aspects of the COH compensation program as assigned.
• Researches and validates market competitive position by preparing analytics, data modeling and costing analysis.
• Represents Compensation to HR Operations and department management on issues of classification decisions and pay adjustments in support of program enhancements by identifying key facts, explaining conclusions, and making presentations to Management.
• Analyzes and applies salary and industry surveys to determine relevant competitive pay rates, pay grade decisions and resolve internal equity issues.
• Conducts job audits and recommends classification of newly proposed positions. Evaluates existing positions to ensure appropriate classification and grading of City of Houston jobs.
• Develops prepares, edits and revises policy and procedures for department incentive plans. Prepares department incentive plans for review and approval by COH executive management.
• Participates in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures and project planning.
• Analyzes and reviews management practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Leads various compensation analysis projects as assigned.
• Evaluates workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc. to advise management about job design, classification issue.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

Experience Requirements

Seven of progressively responsible compensation analysis and project management experience.

License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection / Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

NO

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 28