Compensation Specialist

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Assists in the administration, coordination and processing of highly confidential matters within the Compensation/HRIS section of the Human Resources division.  Conducts job analysis and job evaluations for Supervisory, Administrative and Management (SAM) positions. Performs required compensation/costing analyses and makes effective recommendations for requested SAM salary adjustments.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains records and reports relating to pay rates, position grades, job evaluation 
2. policies and performance appraisal records.
3. Assists in the development of policies/guidelines and procedures regarding SAM (Supervisory Administrative Management) compensation practices.
4. Part of the final approval process for SAM salary increases that are pre-approved by upper management and permitted according to compensation guidelines.
5. On request, assists department managers or designees in matters of the SAM Compensation Policy/Guidelines.
6. Performs SAM job evaluations utilizing the Hay System and required analysis of job responsibilities.
7. Interacts with departments regarding processing of 3114s and SHARE transactions that relate to SAM status and/or salary actions.
8. Performs the required analysis of requested salary adjustments, submits results and recommendation to Department Director for approval.
9. Responsible for compiling and producing various salary compensation reports requiring a high degree of accuracy, judgment, responsibility and confidentiality.
10. Responsible for completing all Salary Wage Surveys received from APTA and other Transit Agencies.
11. Monitors SAM Performance Evaluations and associated salary actions to ensure conformity to policy.
12. Maintains performance evaluation records.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Psychology or related field required with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a Human Resources/Compensation related position including technical knowledge of compensation practices and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related employment laws.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical skills utilizing Excel or similar programs costing out large scale compensation proposals with exacting accuracy.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HRIS table maintenance required.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality.  
• Organizational ability to plan, formulate, and execute policies and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proven analytical ability to solve complex problems.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience evaluating positions within a formal evaluation required, Hay compensation experience preferred.
• Master’s degree or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or some coursework towards CCP designation preferred.