Senior Class and Compensation Consultant

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range is $78829 - $106339

The Senior Class and Compensation Specialist performs advanced professional work in the analysis administration and improvement of the Citys classification and compensation programs. The position independently conducts complex job evaluations classification studies market analyses salary placement reviews and internal equity assessments to support consistent competitive and fiscally responsible compensation decisions. Working under the general direction of the Class and Compensation Administrator the incumbent serves as a technical resource to Human Resources staff and department management. The position develops well-supported recommendations explains analytical findings and coordinates assigned projects across departments. Work requires independent judgment careful evaluation of competing information and discretion in handling sensitive employee and compensation data.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no regular direct supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent may lead assigned projects coordinate the work of project participants and provide technical guidance mentoring and peer review. The Administrator retains responsibility for program direction policy approval and staff supervision. Classification and compensation actions are subject to established approval authority

Duties include but are not limited to

Classification and Job Evaluation
Conducts complex classification studies involving new positions reallocations reorganizations and changes in assigned duties; gathers and evaluates job information through questionnaires interviews organizational charts and other supporting records.
Evaluates the scope complexity decision-making authority supervisory responsibilities and organizational impact of positions; distinguishes changes in the level of work from changes in workload or individual performance.
Applies established job evaluation methods and classification criteria to recommend appropriate titles classification assignments and pay grades; documents findings alternatives and the basis for recommendations.
Develops revises and maintains job descriptions and classification specifications in consultation with departments; identifies essential functions qualifications and distinguishing characteristics and supports consistent terminology across the City.
Analyzes organizational structures and reporting relationships identifies overlapping duties or inconsistent classification practices and recommends options for the Administrators review.

Compensation Analysis and Salary Administration
Conducts market studies and compensation surveys; evaluates comparator organizations benchmark job matches pay structures and data quality accounting for differences in duties work schedules and compensation components.
Analyzes internal equity salary compression and inversion range placement and relevant experience or tenure; identifies patterns and develops recommendations supported by documented evidence.
Reviews proposed hiring ranges new hire offers promotions acting pay special salary adjustments and other compensation actions for consistency with the pay plan salary administration guidelines internal equity and applicable approval requirements.
Develops compensation models and cost estimates for pay structure changes salary adjustments and implementation options; states assumptions and distinguishes recurring costs from one-time costs.
Works with external consulting firms and other vendors on Citywide classification and compensation studies. Coordinates data collection validates and provides City data and responds to data requests. Reviews and analyzes study findings verifies benchmark job matches and evaluates implementation options.

Position Review and Technical Consultation
Supports the Position Control Oversight Board process by reviewing requisitions and supporting documentation verifying classification and compensation information and identifying budget or policy issues for review; maintains accurate decision records and tracks conditions and required follow-up.
Provides technical guidance to departments Human Resources business partners and Talent Acquisition on job evaluation salary placement compensation procedures and documentation requirements; refers policy exceptions and unresolved issues to the Administrator.
Prepares compensation research data responses and cost analyses to support collective bargaining and labor relations activities under the direction of the Administrator; protects confidential and sensitive information.

Data Integrity and Operational Improvement
Reconciles classification position pay plan and payroll data; investigates discrepancies coordinates authorized corrections and maintains reliable records and an audit trail of analyses and decisions.
Builds and maintains analytical workbooks reports dashboards and salary review tools; validates formulas calculations and source data before use in compensation recommendations.
Coordinates assigned job description modernization and process improvement projects; develops procedures training materials and presentations and monitors milestones and outstanding actions.
Maintains supporting documentation in accordance with applicable records requirements safeguards access to sensitive data and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Special Certifications and Licenses

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of classification and compensation principles job analysis and evaluation methods market pricing salary structures internal equity analysis and salary administration practices.
Knowledge of public sector personnel practices position management and budgeting concepts; working knowledge of laws regulations and collective bargaining provisions applicable to assigned compensation work.
Skill in analyzing large datasets evaluating job comparability developing cost models and translating complex findings into clear and defensible recommendations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including lookup and conditional formulas pivot tables data validation and reconciliation; ability to use human resources information systems and reporting tools.
Ability to assess incomplete or conflicting information identify the additional evidence needed apply standards consistently and recognize matters requiring escalation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex or sensitive classification and pay matters clearly and tactfully to employees at all levels supervisors department leaders and Human Resources colleagues. Prepares clear job descriptions technical reports recommendations and correspondence.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments maintain accurate documentation meet deadlines and coordinate projects across departments.
Ability to protect confidential information exercise sound judgment establish productive working relationships and provide responsive service while maintaining analytical objectivity.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Public Administration Finance or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience including at least three (3) years of direct classification and compensation experience involving job evaluation market analysis salary administration or internal equity review.
Demonstrated experience independently completing complex classification or compensation analyses and preparing written recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications
Public sector classification and compensation experience in a large organization with multiple departments or bargaining units.
Experience supporting comprehensive compensation studies classification modernization salary structure implementation or collective bargaining cost analysis.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a related professional credential.
Experience with Power Query Power BI or comparable tools for data preparation reporting and process improvement.

Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves extensive computer use review of detailed records and frequent interaction with employees and department representatives. The position requires sustained attention analytical reasoning and the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information. Occasional visits to City worksites and meetings outside regular business hours may be required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. This description identifies the general nature and level of work assigned and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Veronica Kenner by email at

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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