Compensation And Classification Analyst

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary for this position is $71,174.65 - $88,968.31 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 7, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Applicant must reside in the state of Colorado at time of hire.

Under the direction of the Manager of Compensation and Classification in Human Resources, the Compensation and Classification Analyst plans, designs, develops, implements and evaluates the City’s Compensation and Classification programs.   This position will be responsible for providing human resources advice on Compensation and Classification methodologies using complex problem-solving and research initiatives in support of equitable salary structures and a Total Rewards strategy.  The Human Resources Compensation Analyst will support other areas in the department as needed including benefits and recruiting to successfully attract and retain employees.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and supports the execution of the compensation and classification programs

• Gathers and analyzes appropriate level of data for job evaluations and reclassifications, internal and external market comparisons, department reorganizations, collective bargaining agreements and makes appropriate recommendations

• Advises others, makes recommendations, as well as communicate with and guides all levels of staff on all  compensation and classification related items

• Conducts job evaluations through questionnaires, interviews, market surveys and internal equity

• Partners with departments to create or reclassify positions including job description creation, as well as defining minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform duties and responsibilities. 

• Partner with department leadership team to develop, modify, and implement employee advancement step programs.

• Identifies, analyze, and recommends solutions for various compensation relation concerns across the organization, monitoring implementation until the issues have been improved or resolved

• Identifies and analyzes internal equity, compression, turnover, retention, and recruitment challenges, to provide recommendations for corrective action

• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements

• Provides objective interpretation, guidance and assistance on city policies and procedures to managers, supervisors and employees

• Designs, develops, implements, and conducts training for other HR staff and departments on all compensation or classification related policies, procedures and programs

• Provides pay recommendations for all new hires, promotions, transfers, reclassifications, acting or detail assignments, and demotions

• Work with departments to determine the need and implementation of certification and bonus pay programs

• Support year end processes to include annual increases, variable hour conversions, minimum wage adjustments, Council Appointee performance evaluations, Mayor and City Council annual adjustments, and On the Spot and High-Performance Bonuses

• Assists with the annual citywide market analysis and adjustments if necessary

• Assists with the annual citywide focal-point merit and performance management process

• Update and maintain the city’s Pay Table and ensure it is accurately identified in our HRIS system

• Respond to and conduct external surveys as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business/public administration, or related field

Experience: 

•  1 year of directly related compensation administration experience

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional

• PHR or SHRM-CP

• Experience with Workday HCM

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products including SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of compensation best practices, and principles including job evaluation methods, market benchmarking, and salary survey participation.

• Intermediate knowledge of compensation related employment laws such as Equal Pay Act, Federal Labor Standards Act, and Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

• Intermediate knowledge of Human Resources best practices, processes, and procedures

• Basic knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems functionality.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Strong Excel skills for data gathering and analytical purposes including X/V lookups, indexing, nested formulas, pivot charts/tables, and mass data manipulation.

• Intermediate computer and related software applications including word processing, email and spreadsheet applications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Abilities: 

• Gather, analyze data and make appropriate recommendations

• Present in front of medium-to-large groups; to include executive staff

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and citizens

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

• Demonstrated consistent, high accuracy of detail, and accurate math calculations and keep detailed records

• Set priorities and work with minimal supervision

• Interact knowledgeably with staff and the public in person, email and by phone

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work moving no more than 10 pounds at a time

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing

• Constant hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment

• Constant vision for reading, recording and interpreting information

• Constant speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in an office environment

• Potential to work from home

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and databases

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.