The PositionJob Appointment: Full Time, Limited term.Appointment shall not exceed 6/30/2025 except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid; In-Person work to be conducted at The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
Under direct supervision of the Classification, Compensation and Pay Equity manager, the Classification and Compensation Analyst is responsible for providing direct support and guidance to management staff with projects related to market surveys, classification analysis, position descriptions, organizational design, compensation structures, and pay equity reviews. The incumbent will perform work as part of the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) Classification, Compensation and Pay Equity team that uses human resources best practices in support of the City’s core values and allowing the City to meet its required obligations under applicable employment laws and collective bargaining agreements. The successful candidate must function as an effective member of the human resources team and carry out their individual responsibilities with initiative, independence and creativity while exercising sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills.
As a Classification and Compensation Analyst, you will: - Conduct research to identify appropriate job matches for a variety of positions.
- Collaborate with assigned staff for special assignments such as market reviews, organizational design, pay equity studies, and labor contract implementation.
- Provide sound classification and compensation advice and consultation to bureau customers.
- Use a variety of software tools to compile and analyze data for classification, compensation and pay equity analysis.
- Effectively communicate with others to exchange information and deliver high quality customer service.
Major Duties & Responsibilities - Conducts market research to identify appropriate job matches for classifications and related compensation for executive, management, and non-management positions; uses human resource best practices to perform research to identify and compile data used for classification and compensation studies in support of the City’s compensation philosophy and labor contract negotiations; creates new and revised classification specifications; recommends compensation changes to the Classification, Compensation and Pay Equity Manager.
- Performs pay equity and compensation analysis and makes determinations as required for the City to meet its obligations under the law such as the Oregon Equal Pay Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, and in accordance with collective bargaining and related agreements; assesses candidate qualifications within the prescribed pay equity framework and makes determinations in support of equitable pay practices; works with management staff to resolve issues.
- Exchanges information with City staff to adequately assess and manage classification, compensation and pay equity requests; uses spreadsheets and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends; collaborates with designated project managers for special assignments such as market reviews and labor contract implementation; collaborates with senior management staff and labor relations to answer questions from union representatives; attends meetings at on-site work locations; provides information to educate staff about processes; prepares a detailed written analysis of findings; communicates decisions to employees throughout all levels of the organization.
- Provides direct support and guidance to management staff with projects related to market surveys, classification analysis, position descriptions, organizational design, compensation structures, and pay equity reviews; provides input related to hiring decisions.
- Uses approved software to create, manage, and retain spreadsheets, forms, templates, databases, presentations, reports, and other internal data sources; organizes and retains records in designated file locations.
Decisions & Consequences of Error - Classification and pay equity reviews are completed in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, the City’s HR Administrative Rules and rules for Budget and Finance. Not following the appropriate policy and procedure will increase the City’s risk of violation of the applicable rule, law and/or policy.
Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources
Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience applying principles, practices, and techniques of HR administration, preferably in classification and compensation or related discipline.
Knowledge of or ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws applicable to areas of assigned responsibilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
Ability to utilize City-specific technology and general office software such as HRIS systems, Word, and Excel.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and reviews.
Although not required, you may also have:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in HR management, business or public administration, or related field.
- Experience working for a public agency providing HR services in area of classification and compensation.
The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, August 19, 2024 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips: - Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 3, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 9, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late September/October - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: October Step 6: Start Date: October - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following: - Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
