Strategic HRBP: Compensation & Classification (Remote)

Snohomish County; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County is seeking a Project Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join the Compensation & Classification team. This role acts as a strategic partner to department leaders, HR colleagues, and union representatives to develop, maintain, and analyze compensation and classification programs.

The successful candidate will influence workforce planning, job description updates, equity analyses, and policy interpretation while advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across

Qualifications

• Experience with compensation structures and equity analyses.
• Public sector or local government experience.
• Expertise in position evaluation, classification reviews, and job analysis.
• Ability to interpret HR policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions with a commitment to equity and social justice, including talent, data management, wellness, compensation and classification, civil service, learning and development, employee and labor relations, and related HR services.
• Facilitate and ensure policy compliance with laws, codes, contracts and guidelines; research and interpret federal, state and county policy.
• Develop programs, projects, and trainings within budget; oversee plans, resources, and objectives.
• Identify opportunities to innovate policies and practices; implement and communicate updates to management.
• Consult with county-wide staff and leaders to maintain consistent HR strategy across functions.
• Administer HRIS and related systems; provide training and technical guidance.
• Support labor negotiations and discussions; propose resolution options to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel records and related information.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Public sector experience

Position evaluation

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Snohomish County is seeking a Project Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join the Compensation & Classification team. This role acts as a strategic partner to department leaders, HR colleagues, and union representatives to develop, maintain, and analyze compensation and classification programs.

The successful candidate will influence workforce planning, job description updates, equity analyses, and policy interpretation while advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across