Salary : $85,216.00 - $127,824.00 Annually
Location : Sacramento
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 24-1527-09
Department: CPS HR Consulting
Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Closing Date: 6/6/2024 10:00 AM Pacific
About the Position
As a Senior Human Resources (HR) Consultant - Classification and Compensation on the Classification and Compensation Team, you will have an opportunity to join a team of experts and highlight your talents conducting project work for client agencies. Many of the assignments you may be responsible for include, but are not limited to:

• classification analysis,
  
• compensation planning,

• salary surveys,
  
• salary reviews and data analysis related to compensation,
  
• audits,
  
• determining position allocations,
  
• total rewards, and

• recommending strategies related to development and maintenance of class concepts, policy development and implementation and more.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Leading complex classification and compensation projects from inception to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Collaboration with clients to analyze and evaluate their current classification and compensation structures.
  
• Conducting job evaluations and audits to ensure positions are accurately classified.
  
• Developing and recommending competitive and equitable compensation strategies.
  
• Providing guidance on job description development and maintenance.
  
• Assisting clients in conducting market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices.

• Delivering professional and comprehensive reports and recommendations to clients.
  
• Providing expert advice and support during compensation negotiations.
  
• Staying current with industry trends and best practices in classification and compensation.

Travel Requirements
CPS HR, headquartered in Sacramento, CA, offers this remote position, which requires travel as needed to meet client demands, estimated at about two days per year.
Our Team
Our Classification and Compensation team is comprised of experienced specialists who excel in Human Resources emphasizing classification and compensation. We are committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. Our efforts directly contribute to our client's organization's success. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, and we prioritize ongoing learning and development. To learn more about our team, please visit us here.
Ideal Candidate
Desirable Qualifications include:

• Public Sector Experience (any combination of city, county, state, federal)
  
• Consulting and advising experience.
  
• Classification and Compensation experience
  
• Project management experience
  
• Compensation regulatory knowledge (Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing professional Human Resources work including but not limited to classification analysis, compensation planning, salary survey, policy development, project management, consulting and advising.
Application and Selection Procedure
Applicants are required to submit their application, resume, and cover letter.

• We are accepting applications now through the final filing deadline listed above.
• Interviews are anticipated the week of June 20, 2024.
• Conditional Offer is anticipated during the week of July 1, 2024.

Supplemental Information
WHY CONSIDER CPS HR CONSULTING?
Are you contemplating the next move in your HR career? Consider CPS HR as the pivotal step you have been waiting for. At CPS HR, you will immerse yourself in a realm of dynamic and challenging projects designed not only to test your skills but also to enhance your expertise. Our commitment to providing our team with a rich array of diverse projects and clients ensures that each day presents fresh and stimulating challenges.
Recognizing the significance of work-life balance, we extend flexibility in work hours as part of our comprehensive benefits package. Beyond exciting projects, our package includes benefits such as paid time off, a choice of medical plans, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, additional voluntary benefits, and membership in the CalPERS retirement system. For detailed information on these benefits, please visit
Embark on a career with CPS HR, where compelling projects, professional growth, and a supportive work environment await you. Take the leap and let your career flourish with us. Apply today to join a team where every day brings new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
THE ORGANIZATION
CPS HR Consulting is a Joint Powers Authority public agency providing consulting services to government agencies and non-profit organizations across the United States. We bring expertise from both the public and private sectors to help our clients in many aspects of organizational development and management consulting. To learn more about our organization, please visit us here.
CPS HR Consulting offers a generous generous benefits package which includes:

• remote work environment
• flexible work schedule
• paid time off (accrue 13 - 22 days/yr depending on years of service)
• 10 paid holidays
• year end holiday closure
• CalPERS retirement system
  • Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution)
  • PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 8% employee contribution, 9.5% effective 7/1/2024)

medical plans (employer pays 80% of employee and dependent coverage)

dental plans

vision

life insurance (employer paid 1x annual salary)

short and long term disability/EAP

deferred compensation plans

• 457/OBRA

additional voluntary benefits

pay for performance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

*Please note: CPS HR Consulting does not participate in contributing to Social Security. More information will be provided upon hire.
**Benefit eligibility is based on employment status and/or position. All benefits may not apply to all employees.
For more information, please visit our website at
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