Compensation Manager

Position Title Compensation Manager Job Description The Compensation Manager is a strategic, forward‑thinking leader responsible for designing and administering the city’s compensation and job classification programs. The role oversees pay structures, job classification, market analysis, incentive programs and compensation analytics that inform key workforce decisions. The Compensation Manager ensures compensation programs are competitive, equitable, legally compliant and aligned with organizational goals. As the city’s lead compensation expert, this role provides data‑driven insights and recommendations to support compensation decisions and labor negotiations, helping shape sustainable and fiscally responsible wage strategies. Responsibilities Lead development, implementation, design, and maintenance of the city's official classification and compensation plans. Conduct ongoing audits of job descriptions to ensure accurate classification and alignment with city-wide job structures. Supervise a team of analysts and specialists, providing daily oversight of workloads and performance. Lead annual market salary surveys and equity studies to keep the city competitive in attracting and retaining talent. Manage, coordinate, and support the city’s Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee, including drafting and transmitting the annual report due March1 each year. Collaborate with departments to forecast costs for pay plan changes and operate within allocated program budgets. Serve as the lead subject‑matter expert for wage and benefit proposals, providing real‑time data and technical advice to the primary labor relations negotiator. Draft and review proposed contract language related to wage scales, shift differentials, and other pay allowances to ensure technical accuracy and administrative feasibility. Coordinate with Finance and Budget teams to align wage settlements with the city’s long‑term fiscal plans and legislative funding mandates. Direct implementation of negotiated wage tables into payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring accurate application of pay grades and effective dates. Interpret and translate ratified collective bargaining agreements into actionable pay rules within the HRIS system. Build and maintain relationships of trust with peers, outside partners, vendors, and third‑party compensation providers. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and five to eight years of progressively responsible HR experience, including compensation administration; education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. Ability to perform complex modeling, salary benchmarking, and quantitative research to maintain equitable pay structures. Knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), EEOC, and state/local employment laws specific to the public sector. Skill in administering and interpreting employee compensation plans, union contracts, and city policies from a compensation perspective. Expertise in managing Human Resource Information Systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft) and Excel for data visualization. Ability to translate complex data into clear reports for city leadership and explain compensation decisions to diverse employee groups. Preferred Qualifications Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA). Direct experience in public sector/government HR is highly preferred. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). SHRM‑CP/SCP, SPHR, or IPMA‑SCP certification. Working Conditions Light physical effort; comfortable working positions, handling of light weights, intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. May be exposed to discomfort associated with constant monitoring of computer display screens. Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position. Position Salary Range $121,948 to $155,822 (E36) estimated annually based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Health insurance Dental, vision, and life insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits such as pet insurance and legal services EEO Statement The city is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr