Human Resources Analyst I (Compensation)

Human Resources Analyst I (Compensation) Location Augusta, GA :

DESCRIPTION

This position performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in analyzing and administering the various components of the employee compensation programs for the City of Augusta. Assists in establishing standards and procedures for all matters relating to job classifications within the guidelines of local, federal, and state laws and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Classification and Compensation Manager or other designated personnel and works with co-workers, directors, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, consultants, and the public to support Augusta's compensation program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains accuracy of s in automated system and maintains database. Assists in writing and evaluating s. Maintains current Augusta, Georgia organizational charts.
• Assists in conducting annual salary studies. Maintains annual salary study data. Assists with job audits for accuracy and validity.
• Conducts monthly audits to ensure that employees of Augusta, Georgia have current, signed s in their personnel files. May participate in conducting monthly FLSA position audits.
• Develops and maintains historical databases and performs data analysis to provide timely responses to salary surveys and requests for compensation or classification related information.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: (Varies based on highest level of education completed) {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Bachelor's Degree: No experience required;

Associates Degree: Three (3) years of data research, tracking, or analysis experience in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting required.

High School Diploma: Five (5) years of data research, tracking, or analysis experience in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to process sensitive information with discretion and prudence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to compensation administration preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, compensation terminology, concepts of job classification system, survey methodology and/or evaluation systems is a plus.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER

The preceding has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.