Senior HR Partner: Compensation & Classification (Hybrid)

Jefferson County; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

Job summary

Jefferson County in Colorado seeks a Senior HR Business Partner – Compensation & Classification to lead market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and classification work across departments. The role requires translating data into actionable recommendations while balancing external competitiveness with internal equity.

The position supports pay plan administration, grade placement decisions, and provides guidance to leaders on compensation practices; reports to the Human Resources Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Three years of compensation experience including market studies, salary benchmarking, and classification reviews.
• Experience interpreting compensation policies and applicable employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and compensation analyses for positions, job families and series.
• Perform job analyses and classification reviews to ensure accurate descriptions and requirements.
• Analyze internal equity and competitive pay practices across departments.
• Develop and maintain pay plans and salary structures; assess progression and compression.
• Provide guidance to leaders on compensation practices and data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market benchmarking

Job classification

Pay structures

Data interpretation

Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

Workday

Salary surveys

Job description

Jefferson County in Colorado seeks a Senior HR Business Partner – Compensation & Classification to lead market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and classification work across departments. The role requires translating data into actionable recommendations while balancing external competitiveness with internal equity.

The position supports pay plan administration, grade placement decisions, and provides guidance to leaders on compensation practices; reports to the Human Resources Division.