Senior Classification & Compensation Strategist

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and V

401(k) and 457 plans

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seeks a Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst to support its Classification & Compensation System at Headquarters in Los Angeles.

The role requires strong analytical and consultative skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage complex assignments from fact-finding to final recommendations. Hybrid work and collaboration with managers and unions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing classification duties; writing and presenting recommendations, justifications, or formal reports related to classification updates.
• Desirables: experience in a union environment, public agency, and establishing job descriptions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Consultative approach

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seeks a Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst to support its Classification & Compensation System at Headquarters in Los Angeles.

The role requires strong analytical and consultative skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage complex assignments from fact-finding to final recommendations. Hybrid work and collaboration with managers and unions are expected.