Compensation Consultant

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
The Human Resources Department works to position the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient and collaborative strategic partnerships. We support and develop a high performing and diverse workforce that fosters a healthy, safe, respectful and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments and the community

This position is mainly responsible for planning and designing a broad range of human resources services and programs citywide in the area of Compensation and Classification.

When completing a City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (including high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and evidence of your professional licenses or certifications.
• This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).

Benefits:

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday to Friday., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During the initial probationary period all staff are expected to be in the office. After the completion of the successful probationary period, the City of Austin supports a 50% hybrid schedule.
Job Close Date 07/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Human Resources Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading job analyses, market reviews, and conducting cost projections analyses.
• Experience designing and reviewing alternative pay programs.
• Experience conducting training on Compensation or Human Resources-related topics.
• Experience in developing and fostering strong working relationships with client groups.
• Advanced experience in Excel and Access.

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.


Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates major classification and compensation projects and programs. Develops compensation procedures and processes for the implementation of City or Department human resources policies or strategies. Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of classification and compensation issues and decisions. Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for various compensation problems and monitors implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved. Analyzes organizational structures and jobs to establish job descriptions, classifications, placements, and market matches for pay comparison purposes. Analyzes complex compensation data to assure equitable pay practices and makes recommendations for adjustments. Coordinates the conducting and analysis of both formal and informal compensation surveys. Coordinates the development of cost estimates of the financial impact of compensation programs and actions. Provides advice and recommendations to management in order to make sound classification and compensation related decisions. Analyzes morale indicators and other personnel measurements such as but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances, and presents recommendations for new or revised compensation programs. Provides training to various stakeholders including employees, supervisors, managers and the human resources community on compensation topics and procedures.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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 classification and compensation practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing Compensation.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communications sufficient to clearly convey and receive information and ideas.
• Skill in handling hostile, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in using computers and human resources related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to learn and interpret the City of Austin’s Personnel Policies.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis.
• Ability to handling hostile, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of compensation programs.
• 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.
• Ability to train others.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus four (4) years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience in compensation and classification activities to include job analysis, classification review, salary determination and assisting in the resolution of compensation issues.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience conducting market and cost projection analysis? Please choose the statement that describes your years of experience.

• No Experience
• Less that two (2) years
• More than two (2) years, less than four (4) years
• More that four (4) years, less than six (6) years
• More than six (6) years

* Please describe your experience designing and reviewing alternative pay programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Excel and Access?

• I do not have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Basic: skill level includes creating simple spreadsheets, data entry, basic formatting; opening an Access database, and run simple queries to look up and reference information.
• Intermediate: skill level includes creating spreadsheets with multiple workbooks, using simple formulas, creating simple charts/graphs; create simple Access databases, including the setup of data tables and creation of simple forms.
• Advanced: skill level includes pivot tables, V Lookups, creating complex formulas that reference multiple worksheets, creating/running macros, creating dynamic charts/graphs, creating database queries; create robust Access databases for multiple users.

* Please describe your experience developing and conducting training on HR topics.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you currently hold a professional HR certification? If so, please list your certification(s). If you do not hold any certifications, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

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