Compensation Analyst jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Salary Range:  $88,200 - $123,500

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Human Resources, the Compensation Analyst carries out professional level compensation functions and assists in the management of the City of Greeley’s Classification and Compensation plans. The incumbent in this position will conduct salary analyses and reviews, oversee the interim and acting pay request process, provide assistance on various compensation projects, maintain classification data and history files and will perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: (include Education, Certifications, Licenses & Equipment Skills)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or a closely related field
• Four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in classification and compensation or a closely related human resources function.

OR                        

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or a closely related field. 
• Six (6) years of full-time professional level experience in classification and compensation or a closely related human resources function

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor
• Ability to deliver a high level of commitment to customer service
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner
• Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members in-person and remotely
• Knowledge of human resource policies, principles, and best practices
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion concepts and best practices
• Knowledge of the importance of creating and maintaining an environment that fosters diversity and inclusivity
• Knowledge of classification and compensation principles and best practices
• Knowledge of employee relations principles and best practices
• Ability to provide equal opportunities for all employees and enable them to contribute their full potential

TRAVEL:

• Approximately 10%  travel is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties & Responsibilities):

• Develops and finalizes new and revised job classification specifications; conducts background research, classification and salary surveys, job analyses, and related analytical work to inform process; coordinates and tracks pending requests to ensure timely completion; may participate in meet and confer process with unions. 
• Manages temporary backfill and upgrade request process for assigned departments. 
• Ensures compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Act and regulations.
• Coordinates requests with other functions – including Payroll, Benefits and Wellness, IT, Budget & Finance– as needed. 
• Participates in processing mass salary increases, including market rate increases, merit increases, and cost-of-living adjustments, for all employee groups.
• Performs a wide-range of calculations to validate the accuracy of mass salary increases and identify any needed updates to employee records. 
• Reviews and processes special pay requests and manages all subsequent updates. 
• Reviews and analyzes proposed starting salaries and makes approval recommendations to senior Classification and Compensation staff. 
• Responds to inquiries from employees and the public in a timely and courteous manner; responds to classification and salary survey requests from other employers and outside organizations. 
• Conducts compensation and benefit surveys.
• Collects and analyzes data and may prepare written recommendations. 
• May assist with costing labor grievance settlement payments and proposals arising from negotiations with unions. 
• Stays abreast of trends, legislation and innovations in the human resources field. 
• Performs related duties, as assigned.
• Evaluates the organizations jobs, documenting responsibilities and requirements in job descriptions. 
• Contributes organizational data to, and analyzes results of, compensation surveys. 
• Conducts market analysis of company jobs to determine competitive positioning of the organizations pay programs.
• Participates in annual salary administration programs, including salary structure creation and maintenance and development of incentive or salary increase budgets. 
• Participates in administration of annual performance management, incentive, or salary increase programs. 
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Organize and delegate assignments to team members
• Hire, train, motivate, and coach employees
• Evaluate employee performance and sets goals
• Holdemployees accountable for assigned task and goals
• Provide timely and constructive feedback 
• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employeedevelopment
• Resolve conflicts and complaints
• Analyze information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes
• Establish and achieve business and financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment: 

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• The City of Greeley has established a formal telework policy that allows eligible positions, in coordination with their Departments' management team, an opportunity to incorporate a component of remote work into their working schedule. This position is eligible to work remote within the state of Colorado under the City's telework policy.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Vision enough to read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to the public via telephone and in person. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process, and will provide accommodation, as needed, to those who request assistance through the ADA Coordinator at HR@Greeleygov.com..

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any or no reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.