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Compensation Analyst

Chester County of Pennsylvania -
West Chester, PA

Job Details

Full-time
$63,564.01 a year

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Driver's License
Delegation
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Summary

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for a variety of complex technical and generalist duties within the Human Resources Department in support of the County’s compensation programs that include, but are not limited to, performing market research, evaluating and auditing job classifications and positions, assisting with the maintenance of all compensation structures, maintaining job descriptions, maintaining information in Human Resource Information system (HRIS), PeopleSoft, and providing support to the compensation team.

Essential Duties

Prepare, maintain, and analyze job descriptions for each position in the organization, ensuring descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents.
Interview and survey employees and managers to gather and document job, organizational and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.
Assess job duties and requirements to recommend FLSA classification, EEO-4 reporting category, and appropriate salary range.
Maintain benchmark jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges and conduct job evaluation studies.
Assist in preparing and maintaining job classifications and salary ranges.
Participate in monitoring the marketplace to ensure compensation programs are competitive and appropriately positioned.
Assist HR Analysts with research related to employee and position information provided on Human Resources Data Forms (HRDFs) and coordinate with department heads and their representatives to ensure that the data submitted is complete and accurate.
Create and distribute monthly compensation reports to bargaining units based on current agreements.
Prepare summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.
Assist with changes in and upgrades to the PeopleSoft HRIS.
Assist management with monitoring changes in applicable state, federal, and local employment regulations, benefits and compensation policies, and human resources procedures.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Assist with the periodic auditing of HR records.
Provide support to the compensation team and greater HR team.
Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of job-related experience and/or training.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Strong knowledge of FLSA, State wage and hour, and compensation best practices.
Knowledge of applicable human resource laws, regulations and practices.
Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
Accurate and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments internally and externally.
Ability to interface with people at all levels of county management.
Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
Ability to follow protocols to handle and resolve recurring and irregular problems.
Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.
Flexible, with an ability to carry multiple tasks to completion
Exhibits a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new tasks.
Professionalism, integrity, and honesty with an ability to handle confidential matters.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Human Resources.
Five or more years of experience in employee Compensation and Benefits.
Strong working knowledge of government office operations.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Generalized HR knowledge.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given by County policy.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

Advanced Excel skills
Intermediate Office Suite Skills, (Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Explorer).
Intermediate Outlook Skills (email and calendar)
PeopleSoft HR skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will need to climb stairs; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; lift and carry items; and drive to and from different locations.
Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Will work inside 100% of the time.
Hybrid role after first 90 days, 2 days per week in office minimum.

Other:

A valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.

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