Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst (C)

California Water Environment Association Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, life, vision plans

401(k) and 457 plans

CalPERS retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst in Los Angeles. You will lead advanced analyses, implement and maintain the classification system, and advise managers on pay structures and market data.

The role requires strong Excel/data analysis skills, ability to manage complex projects, and collaboration with labor negotiations from a classification perspective. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience.
• Experience in classification and compensation studies and presenting recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive classification and compensation analyses with recommendations.
• Perform working out of classification audits by interviewing staff and evaluating responsibilities.
• Plan and execute classification and compensation reviews with focus groups and updated class specifications.
• Lead salary surveys and data collection to assess market competitiveness and internal equity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advanced HRIS tooling

Salary surveys

Job description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

We are currently seeking one (1) Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst, located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

As a Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst, you will serve as an advanced journey level technical specialist, supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of Metropolitan’s Classification & Compensation System. You will apply initiative, resourcefulness, and expert analytical skills to complex problems often requiring new methods, criteria, and recommendations. You will conduct various types of classification and compensation studies, including preparing written reports with recommendations, advising managers on matters related to classification and compensation, and providing support related to grievances and labor negotiations from a classification and compensation perspective.

The successful candidate will bring a strong analytical and consultative approach to the role, with the ability to understand organizational and operational needs, translate complex data into meaningful information, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to managers and other stakeholders. This position requires strong technical aptitude, advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis, and the ability to independently manage complex assignments and projects from initial fact-finding through final recommendation and implementation.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive classification and compensation analyses by reviewing jobs, evaluating organizational structure, identifying proper classifications, benchmarking against market data, and preparing analytical reports with recommendations.
• Perform working out of classification audits by interviewing staff, conducting observations, and evaluating responsibilities to provide recommendations on appropriate classification.
• Plan and execute classification and compensation reviews by facilitating focus groups, updating class specifications, and leading project teams; consult with managers, stakeholders, and employees to evaluate organizational needs and provide formal recommendations.
• Lead complex data collection and salary surveys using advanced tools to uncover critical insights on market competitiveness, pay compression, and internal equity.
• Provide classification and compensation information in support of labor negotiations.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience.

Relevant Experience is defined as: Human Resources experience performing classification duties; and writing and presenting recommendations, justifications, or formal reports related to classification updates.

Desirables

• Experience in a union environment
• Experience in a public agency
• Experience establishing job descriptions

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Regular FT PT Employees Represented

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at [phone] or email [e-mail]. In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at [phone] or [e-mail]. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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