Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of Compensation Analyst.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $79,868.67 - 97,843.42

WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, priority consideration given to candidates who apply by Friday, July 3

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs complex, professional-level classification and compensation duties in the Town's Human Resources Department to ensure the Town attracts, retains and supports a high-performing workforce.

An employee in this class is responsible for providing professional and technical support to employees at all levels of the organization in the areas of compensation and position classification. The Compensation Analyst works alongside the Assistant HR Director to design and implement best-in-class rewards programs and assists with the development and analysis of HR-related performance metrics to ensure successful completion of goals and objectives. Work involves frequent contact with other employees, supervisors, and managers and the ability to communicate effectively with tact and discretion while maintaining confidentiality. Work is performed under general supervision of the Assistant Human Resources Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Computes appropriate starting salaries for new hires and internal transfers, promotions and demotions, ensuring salary offers are competitive and consistent with the internal equity of existing workforce.
• Receives and evaluates requests for position changes, including a review of Position Analysis Questionnaires, appropriate new pay grade and calculation of any changes to incumbent pay, if applicable.
• Gathers market data and continually reviews changes in market pay among competitors; makes recommendations for changes to the Assistant HR Director and HR Director, as appropriate.
• Works with Assistant HR Director on annual position study, including notifications to employees, gathering and analyzing job evaluation data, analyzing market data, etc. Makes recommendations for reclassifications, analyzes and determines incumbent pay changes and provides final communication to affected employees.
• Assists with any classification and pay studies needed outside of the annual position study, analyzing potential vendors and/or gathering applicable market data.
• Evaluates internal equity and makes recommendations for internal equity adjustments as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Town compensation policies, to include appropriate use of special assignment pay, special salary adjustments and interim pay, In collaboration with the Assistant HR Director, provides classification and compensation training for managers.
• Conducts salary surveys and participates in salary surveys, as determined, ensuring the Town receives salary data gathered when possible.
• Partners with Assistant HR Director on leading annual compensation processes to ensure appropriate delivery of annual merit awards. Collaborates with HR Consultants to ensure appropriate guidance on execution of process.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and timely processing and approval of all pay changes in Infor, in coordination with payroll.
• Administers the Town's pay policies and practices and reviews personnel action requests for accuracy and compliance with the Town's pay programs.
• Serves as a resource for employees with complex compensation questions; researches and resolves pay issues with the appropriate party and puts practices or actions in place to avoid future issues.
• Ensure compensation remains compliant with current federal, state, and local legislation, including required reporting. Conducts compensation-related audits as needed. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and recommends improvements or changes as needed for compliance and/or department efficiency.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Participates in annual budget process as needed and provides budget oversight for responsible areas.
• Creates reports and responds to requests from government agencies.
• May present to employees, supervisors, directors and Town Council.
• Performs other duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, human resources or a closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of specialty experience in the fields of classification and compensation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements Experience performing classification and compensation duties in a government setting. Certification as a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP, and/or CCP.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 72,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.