LEAD COMPENSATION ANALYST

Position Overview Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested. Department: Human Resources. Division: Compensation. Reporting Location: 16930 John F. Kennedy Blvd. (Subject to Change). Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Subject to change). Description of Duties / Essential Functions Leads compensation projects and assumes responsibility for major aspects of the COH compensation program as assigned. Researches and validates market competitive position by preparing analytics, data modeling, and costing analysis. Represents Compensation to HR Operations and department management on issues of classification decisions and pay adjustments in support of program enhancements by identifying key facts, explaining conclusions, and making presentations to Management. Analyzes and applies salary and industry surveys to determine relevant competitive pay rates, pay grade decisions, and resolve internal equity issues. Conducts job audits and recommends classification of newly proposed positions. Evaluates existing positions to ensure appropriate classification and grading of City of Houston jobs. Develops, prepares, edits and revises policy and procedures for department incentive plans. Prepares department incentive plans for review and approval by COH executive management. Participates in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures and project planning. Analyzes and reviews management practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement. Leads various compensation analysis projects as assigned. Evaluates workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc., to advise management about job design, classification issue. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Working Conditions The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Minimum Requirements Education: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Experience Requirements Seven years of progressively responsible compensation analysis and project management experience. License Requirements None. Preferences Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants that possess the required qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates. Salary Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade: 28. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Houston