What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Analyst position at City of Austin?
Position Information
Posting Title
Compensation Analyst
Job Requisition Number
COA093188
Position Number
115900
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Human Resources Compensation
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus two (2) years experience in a related field.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
The Human Resources Department works to position the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient and collaborative strategic partnerships. We support and develop a high performing and diverse workforce that fosters a healthy, safe, respectful and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments and the community
Position Overview:
This position is mainly responsible for collecting and analyzing market data, and responding to external salary surveys. This position supports the Compensation Division, in particular Compensation Consultants in determining or confirming market rates for new or modified job descriptions.
Additionally, this position is responsible for periodically reviewing and correcting HRIS data to ensure data integrity for reporting purposes, auditing and reviewing job descriptions for accuracy and consistency, and for collecting and maintaining internal Compensation Division and City-wide compensation plan metrics.
When completing a City of Austin employment application:
Position Overview:
This position is mainly responsible for collecting and analyzing market data, and responding to external salary surveys. This position supports the Compensation Division, in particular Compensation Consultants in determining or confirming market rates for new or modified job descriptions.
Additionally, this position is responsible for periodically reviewing and correcting HRIS data to ensure data integrity for reporting purposes, auditing and reviewing job descriptions for accuracy and consistency, and for collecting and maintaining internal Compensation Division and City-wide compensation plan metrics.
When completing a City of Austin employment application:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- If a resume is required, it will not substitute for a complete employment application.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (including high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and evidence of your professional licenses or certifications.
- This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Benefits:
- Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Pay Range
$29.23 – $36.54
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Hybrid schedules are subject to change to meet the business needs of the department.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Hybrid schedules are subject to change to meet the business needs of the department.
Job Close Date
03/03/2025
Type of Posting
External
Department
Human Resources
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in conducting and completing salary surveys
- Experience in analyzing market data, to include costing, aging, and geographically adjusting data
- Competency with Excel and HR Management Systems
- Experience in writing and editing job descriptions
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Implements, administers, and supports the execution of various compensation programs designed by the corporate Human Resources Department.
- Designs communication instruments to educate and inform management, departmental human resource liaisons, and other HR divisions in the daily activities relating to Compensation/Classification.
- Thoroughly analyzes data, and makes sound recommendations by interpreting current pay policies and procedures in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations to resolve Compensation/Classification concerns to support and maintain integrity.
- Consistently applies policies and procedures when trouble shooting Classification/Compensation issues and provides technical advice to departments in the resolution of these issues.
- Works with and advises HR Liaisons and/or management in the development or revision of job descriptions so they accurately reflect the purpose and key tasks of the position as they relate to the departments business needs.
- Provides advice and collaborates with management and departmental human resource liaisons on related compliance issues.
- Thoroughly familiarizes with the business of the assigned departments, to include; organizational structure, reporting relationships, span of control, and other pertinent variables regarding Compensation/Classification initiatives from a global perspective as it relates to the City of Austin.
- Develops and maintains salary structures by ensuring market matches reflect as close as possible to City of Austin benchmarked positions in an effort to maintain established level of competitiveness.
- Develops and maintains knowledge and skill in conducting market salary surveys using standard compensation practices such as aging market data, familiarity with variables affecting the external market to support a competitive pay for the City of Austin to attract, retain and motivate human resources to meet departmental business needs.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of basic compensation practices and principles.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing compensation and classification.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communications sufficient to clearly convey compensation and classification issues.
- Skill in analyzing internal or external data as it relates to compensation/classification.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing work.
- Skill in retrieving compensation data and producing reports/spreadsheets, etc. in an effort to support compensation/ classification decisions.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Ability to manage conflicts, and mediate management concerns..
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in Human Resources compensation programs and practices.
- Ability to retrieve compensation data and produce reports/spreadsheets, etc. in an effort to support compensation/classification decisions.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Salary : $29 - $37
