Senior HR Classification & Compensation Specialist

clarkcountywashington; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Washington is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Representative/Senior to lead classification and compensation activities and support general HR practices for a public service environment. The role requires collaboration, problem-solving, and a strong HR foundation across labor relations and employment law.

The position emphasizes experience with unionized workforces, HR best practices, and Workday or equivalent HRIS platforms, with senior placement requiring five years of

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology or organizational behavior, or a related field.
• Two to four years of professional-level HR experience with at least one year of labor relations experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience working with unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR experience for Senior placement.
• Experience with classification and compensation studies preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) highly desired.
• Intermediate to Advanced competency with Workday or other enterprise HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classification studies and analyzes岗位 requirements and approvals.
• Assists in ensuring competitive and equitable compensation programs and salary surveys.
• Supports recruitment and selection strategies, instruments, and evaluation criteria.
• Advises managers on complex employee relations and disciplinary issues, including EEO matters.
• Supports training programs for management and employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Labor relations

Employment law knowledge

HR best practices

Workday or HRIS

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Clark County Washington is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Representative/Senior to lead classification and compensation activities and support general HR practices for a public service environment. The role requires collaboration, problem-solving, and a strong HR foundation across labor relations and employment law.

The position emphasizes experience with unionized workforces, HR best practices, and Workday or equivalent HRIS platforms, with senior placement requiring five years of