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Compensation Analyst

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$56,835.22 - $93,423.35 Annually
Closing date
Oct 25, 2021

Job Details

Compensation Analyst

An Overview
The Compensation Analyst is a member of in the City's Department of Human Resources (DHR) Compensation & HRIS team, supporting assigned departments with their compensation needs. The Compensation Analyst is responsible for managing the relationships of an assigned portfolio of City departments, consulting with them regarding their needs, providing guidance in identifying best courses of action and contributes to compensation planning within DHR and across the City.

The candidate selected for this opportunity should have strong working knowledge of market analysis and classification management. Candidates should have an understanding of pay systems, particularly with establishing base pay and assessing pay competitiveness in the market. A successful candidate will have experience conducting job analysis and making recommendations to department HR staff and leadership. Candidates must have strong experience working with and conducting analysis using Microsoft Excel.

The Opportunity
  • Partners with assigned departments and their HR related staff for Compensation related requests, including but not limited to reclassifications, pay adjustments, equity reviews, identifying hiring salaries, and issuing discretionary rewards.
  • Conducts analysis of requests, gathers data, interviews stakeholders and employees, and provides recommendations to departments that align with the City's compensation philosophy and the business objectives of the departments.
  • Develops and presents HR recommendations and results directly to departments.
  • Participates in and supports projects and initiatives in compensation.
  • Assists in the maintenance of the City's classifications and pay programs.
  • Monitors and maintains the Compensation Division's intake and distribution of department requests.
  • Participates in surveys and responds to requests for information from other jurisdictions. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues in the Classification and Compensation public sector arena, including those in the City's approved comparator jurisdictions.
  • Provides back-up support to fellow Compensation Analysts.
  • Performs related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a bachelor's degree; three years professional experience in a human resources management field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

To be considered as an ideal candidate, one should also possess at least three years of experience in compensation. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience writing and presenting reports. HR certification.

About the Department
The Department of Human Resources is made up of a dedicated team of professionals working to support the strategic direction of the City government through the recruitment, development, and retention of a high quality workforce capable of delivering public services in a complex and stimulating community environment. Through thoughtful planning and the diligent execution of work, the Department of Human Resources focuses on the critical needs of our dynamic organization and its employees.

Notes
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background.

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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