Senior Compensation Analyst

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave accrual

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

ASRS retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Bilingual pay compensation

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking a Classification & Compensation professional who will analyze job classifications, ensure equitable pay practices, and partner with departments to strengthen organizational structure.

The role involves transforming complex data into clear guidance, supporting workforce strategy, and contributing to public service excellence within a dynamic HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of professional HR experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Direct experience researching job classifications and compensation preferred.
• HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and analyzes job market data to inform job classifications and salary ranges.
• Writes clear, concise reports and management materials.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting and survey requirements.
• Maintains and evaluates jobs, descriptions, and exempt/non-exempt status.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Elevate your career with the City of Scottsdale’s Human Resources team!

Do you love solving puzzles? Obsessed with making sure job roles actually make sense? Join our team and step into a role where strategy meets impact; help us build workforce strategy that sets the standard for excellence in public service.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Classification & Compensation professional who’s ready to bring analytical expertise, thoughtful problem-solving, and a spark of creativity to one of our most essential HR functions. In this position, you'll tackle meaningful classification puzzles, ensure equitable and forward-thinking pay practices, and partner with departments across the city to strengthen the foundation of our organizational structure.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy transforming complex data into clear guidance, and find satisfaction in work that directly contributes to the organization’s success — this is your opportunity to make a bold difference. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and help us continue building a workforce that reflects Scottsdale’s high standards and values.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $95,368.00 annually.

• This position is currently located at 9191 E. San Salvador Drive, but the department will be relocating to the downtown Scottsdale area later this year.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of professional level human resources experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred

• Direct experience researching and analyzing job classifications and compensation and making recommendations based on the research.
• Relevant human resources certification.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Conducts and analyzes job market data to make recommendations for and complete job reclassification requests.
• Writes clear and concise reports and develops descriptive materials for management review.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting and survey requirements.
• Evaluates and maintains jobs and job descriptions determines classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary ranges.
• Observes, interviews, and surveys employees to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
• Researches employee compensation programs and make recommendations based on internal policies and procedures.
• Responds to salary and job market surveys as well as general inquiries.

The position is listed as Human Resources Analyst Senior in the city system, this posting is for the Classifcation & Compensation assignment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a city office environment.
• May have the ability to work remotely, as needed.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• May have ability to work remote as approved within the parameters of city policy.
• Travel to/from meetings and various city locations.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.