Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 AnnuallyÂ
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 AnnuallyÂ
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Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â Â Â
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The first review of applications will be on  12/30/2024.     Â

Pima County Human Resources is seeking a Compensation Manager to join our team. As the Compensation Manager, you will oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the County's compensation policies, structure, and strategy. Additionally, the Compensation Manager will assist in developing, introducing, and maintaining the County's new classification and compensation system. Creating a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes customer service, the Compensation Manager will ensure that all County departments receive prompt and effective compensation services.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supports department leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the County’s compensation structures, policies, and programs that align with the County’s goals and attract, motivate, and retain talent;

• Supervises a team of compensation professionals, assigns tasks and manages the day-to-day operations of the team to ensure timely and accurate compensation analysis and execution;

• Under the guidance of department leadership, manages and oversees the County's salary review process, including hiring pay rate, equity pay adjustments, merit increases, and bonuses;

• Conducts market research and analyzes salary data to benchmark compensation and ensure internal and external equity across all positions and departments;

• Leads job evaluation processes and ensures appropriate classification of positions based on responsibilities, skills, and market comparisons;

• Maintains County classification system, working with departments to revise classifications and job families as needed, and guides the creation of new classifications when appropriate;

• Provides data-driven insights and reports on compensation trends, costs, and effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement;

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation, including labor laws and wage and hour compliance;

• Works closely with HR business partners, recruiters, and leadership teams to ensure compensation packages support recruitment, retention, and employee satisfaction;

• Educates and provides guidance to managers and employees on compensation policies, procedures, and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human resources management, accounting, finance, or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment and four years of professional level human resources experience in compensation/classification.

(Relevant experience or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Six years of experience with Pima County in a professional-level classification performing human resources responsibilities.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum t hree (3) years experience managing classification and/or compensation projects.

• Professional-level Microsoft Excel experience; specifically in the use of formulas and other reporting/charting functionality.Â

• Experience applying and/or developing compensation principles and practices.Â

• Experience working with compensation data management tools such as Payfactors.Â

Selection Procedure :
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â Â

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates : Â Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Â This is an appointed, unclassified position and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. Â
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Physical/Sensory Requirements : Repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement. Ability to communicate clearly (verbal, written). Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Working Conditions: Â The job involves consistent indoor work within an office environment, using equipment such as computers, copiers, and calculators.
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EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.