Classification & Compensation Analyst

Seattle Human Resources endeavors to promote an equitable and engaging work environment so employees can do their best work and make a difference for the people and communities we serve. The Department focuses on providing high-quality services to all City employees and departments and works collaboratively with department leaders to align policies, practices, and programs citywide to fulfill the vision of workforce equity and excellence.

As part of this mission, the Compensation & Classification unit administers the Citywide job classification and compensation programs for approximately 12,500 regular employees and more than 1,200 job classifications.   This work champions internal and external equity by taking meaningful steps to ensure that similar bodies of work and levels of responsibility are paid similarly across all City departments, and that all positions are compensated fairly and competitively in the market. We are looking for a Classification and Compensation Analyst to support these goals.

The three main focus areas for this role include:  

Consultant Services:  

• Supporting department HR partners as their classification and compensation subject matter expert
• Developing trusting relationships with clients
• Understanding and supporting operational goals
• Facilitating the timely resolution of issues through other functional partners (Comp/Class leads, HRIS, Labor Relations, Budget Advisors)
• Advocating for compensation program improvements 
• Providing training and support on classification and compensation laws, policies, procedures, tools, and established practices 

Position Classification:

• Performing job evaluations to appropriately classify positions, from entry-level through senior executive positions, across all City departments and offices 
• Analyzing job functions to make civil service status determinations 
• Participating in classification reconsideration processes 
• Performing site visits, direct observations of work, and organizational reviews to ensure accurate and equitable classification determinations 

Classification Development:  

• Developing new classification titles and updating existing classification titles and specifications in accordance with changing operational needs

You will be most successful in this role with a combination of the following: 

Experience in:

• Classifying a high volume of positions within a large, complex, and decentralized organization
• Job evaluation, particularly using traditional classification methods and point factor job evaluation
• Working in an organization with multiple professional fields, including union-represented positions

 
The ability to:

• Analyze a role and differentiate between nuanced details of bodies of work, classification specifications, and point-factor descriptions
• Share information and interact with clients in a way that instills confidence as a classification and compensation subject matter expert
• Effectively balance a high volume of requests while keeping work distinct, consistently managed, and able to be transferred seamlessly to other team members if needed 
• Set respectful and effective boundaries, communicate decisions, and deescalate tensions 
• Effectively manage your time to meet competing demands, including the ability to invest more or less time on requests based on expected operational benefits 
• Willingly engage in and support efforts to improve systems, programs, processes, and services 
• Work independently as a consultant supporting a unique client group, knowing when to escalate issues, ask for advice, and communicate risks while delivering work products as an individual contributor 

Skills or Certification in:

• Strong writing skills, particularly to effectively and formally document job summaries, analyses, and recommendations in a clear and consistent way without impactful errors
• Customer service, demonstrating a desire to help others, be available, and follow through with solutions and effective results 
• Systems thinking, with an ability to effectively use complex organizational systems and advise on improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of services 
• Collaborating effectively with others, readily sharing ideas and solutions, and aligning with others to support the delivery of consistent and quality services across the organization 
• Understanding federal, state, and local compensation laws 

In addition to the ability to perform the tasks described above, you will need to possess the below required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field 
• Two years in performing human resources-related tasks, classification and compensation, or a related field 

OR

• Associate Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field 
• Three years in performing human resources-related tasks, classification and compensation, or a related field 

OR

This civil-service position is classified as a Personnel Analyst and reports to the Compensation Program Manager. The full pay range for this step-progression position is $45.74 - $53.27 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $45.74 hourly. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

First round interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 and/or Thursday, May 15, 2025. Second interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov to request accommodation.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Tuesdays are an in-office day for the team. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor and are subject to change. 

Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit your application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume which illustrates your related skills, experience, and abilities
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with Seattle Human Resources and identify specifically how the combination of your knowledge, skills, and interests align with our business needs and will contribute to your success in this role.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov. 

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