Senior Classification Consultant

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 Senior Classification Consultant to support these goals.

The three main focus areas for this role include:  

Acting as a team lead for classification services:  

• Training and developing team members
• Assigning and reassigning work 
• Monitoring and advising on workload capacity
• Providing first-level review of classification work products
• Completing operational improvement projects to support the consistent delivery of high-quality classification services
• Providing advice and feedback to ensure services are adhering to established standards, processes, and templates  
• Acting as a point of escalation for journey-level team members for the most complex and sensitive classification services across all client groups

Performing the full range of classification services for an assigned client group:  

• Consulting with HR partners, Labor Relations partners, and department leaders
• Performing classification reviews
• Leading classification reconsideration meetings
• Developing and modifying classification titles and specifications
• Advising on job architecture 

Overseeing and completing classification projects:  

• Managing single- and multi-department classification projects
• Reviewing deliverables from consultants 
• Coordinating and ensuring timely completion of classification services that are part of larger Citywide compensation projects 

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
• Reviewing established processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Organizational design 

The ability to:

• Analyze a role and differentiate between the class specifications in a job series
• Advise clients at all levels of the organization, including senior executives 
• Effectively learn and follow established processes, as well as shift easily and help train team members when changes in process are implemented  
• Effectively prioritize a high volume of tasks, balance competing priorities, and deliver the highest-value work products on time  
• Act as a technical advisor for large scale classification and compensation projects 
• Work independently when completing most functions and know when to advise, collaborate, and seek consultation 

Skills or Certification in:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification 
• Attention to detail
• Strong writing skills, particularly to thoroughly document analysis for classification determinations
• Personal computer and enterprise software, including Microsoft Office suite
• Learning and effectively using other software programs quickly to fulfill work functions 
• Building and maintaining trusting working relationships
• Organization, including organizational tools
• 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 
• Three years in classification and compensation, performing other human resources-related tasks, or a related field 

OR

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

OR

This civil-service position is classified as a Personnel Analyst, Senior-Compensation and reports to the Compensation Program Manager. The full pay range for this step-progression position is $51.22 - $59.63 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $53.27 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, January 29 and/or Thursday, January 30, 2025. Second interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 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, January 14, 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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