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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Compensation Analyst
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 11795 Salary Grade: TA5
Approved: June 15, 1999 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  The purpose of this position is to provide human resources advice on matters of Compensation/Classification using problem-solving methods in support of equitable salary structures to City.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Implements, administers, and supports the execution of various compensation programs designed by the corporate Human Resources Department.
  2. Designs communication instruments to educate and inform management, departmental human resource liaisons, and other HR divisions in the daily activities relating to Compensation/Classification.
  3. Thoroughly analyzes data, and makes sound recommendations by interpreting current pay policies and procedures in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations to resolve Compensation/Classification concerns to support and maintain integrity.
  4. Consistently applies policies and procedures when trouble shooting Classification/Compensation issues and provides technical advice to departments in the resolution of these issues.
  5. Works with and advises HR Liaisons and/or management in the development or revision of job descriptions so they accurately reflect the purpose and key tasks of the position as they relate to the departments business needs.
  6. Provides advice and collaborates with management and departmental human resource liaisons on related compliance issues.
  7. Thoroughly familiarizes with the business of the assigned departments, to include; organizational structure, reporting relationships, span of control, and other pertinent variables regarding Compensation/Classification initiatives from a global perspective as it relates to the City of Austin.
  8. Develops and maintains salary structures by ensuring market matches reflect as close as possible to City of Austin benchmarked positions in an effort to maintain established level of competitiveness.
  9. Develops and maintains knowledge and skill in conducting market salary surveys using standard compensation practices such as aging market data, familiarity with variables affecting the external market to support a competitive pay for the City of Austin to attract, retain and motivate human resources to meet departmental business needs.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of basic compensation practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing compensation and classification.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communications sufficient to clearly convey compensation and classification issues.
  • Skill in analyzing internal or external data as it relates to compensation/classification.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing work.
  • Skill in retrieving compensation data and producing reports/spreadsheets, etc. in an effort to support compensation/ classification decisions.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Ability to manage conflicts, and mediate management concerns..
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in Human Resources compensation programs and practices.
  • Ability to retrieve compensation data and produce reports/spreadsheets, etc. in an effort to support compensation/classification decisions.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus two (2) years experience in a related field.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.