Pay Equity & Compensation Lead (Hybrid)

State of Washington; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Job summary

Office of Financial Management (OFM) in Washington state seeks a Compensation Administrator to shape compensation structures and policies across Civil Service Exempt and Washington General Service positions. You will lead pay equity reviews, salary surveys, and data-driven recommendations while partnering with agency leaders and HR professionals.

You will ensure compliance with laws and policies, deliver guidance on complex compensation issues, and drive initiatives to strengthen compensation

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret compensation policies and laws.
• Experience with market data and salary surveys.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal job evaluation program and compensation structure.
• Consult with HRBPs on job descriptions and organization structure.
• Research market data and provide salary recommendations for exempt roles.
• Develop compensation schedules and annual pay equity initiatives.

Skills

Compensation principles

Salary administration

Market pricing

Internal equity

Data analysis

Excel

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CCP/SHRM-CP/PHR certification (preferred)

Tools

Washington State HRMS

SHR PET tool

Job description

Office of Financial Management (OFM) in Washington state seeks a Compensation Administrator to shape compensation structures and policies across Civil Service Exempt and Washington General Service positions. You will lead pay equity reviews, salary surveys, and data-driven recommendations while partnering with agency leaders and HR professionals.

You will ensure compliance with laws and policies, deliver guidance on complex compensation issues, and drive initiatives to strengthen compensation