NATURE OF WORK:

The Classification and Compensation Specialist is primarily responsible for the County’s classification and compensation program. An employee in this position conducts complex classification and compensation studies or projects – including extensive field audits, ensures classification pay ranges and employee pay is internally equitable, externally competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with organizational strategies. Performs market research and data analysis, responds to market surveys, assists in developing and updating job descriptions, and serves as functional expert to County departments in regard to classification and compensation questions, issues, and compliance. This position serves under the general direction of the Assistant Human Resources Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts classification and compensation studies and analysis to ensure current classifications, pay ranges, and employee pay are externally and internally competitive, performs market research, participates in and analyzes market surveys, conducts field audits, benchmarks jobs, determines pay range placement utilizing internal and external factors, and makes recommendations to better align compensation with organizational culture and total rewards strategy.
Performs job analysis and audits, assists in developing and updating job descriptions ensuring ADA compliance and inclusive language, creates job matrices and series as necessary, determine FLSA and EEO classification and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Provides direction with major classification maintenance projects leading to assignment of positions to existing classifications and the creation of new or revision of existing classification specifications.
Conducts and/or reviews findings of job audits, reviews and recommends approval/denial of staff requests for job evaluations.
Oversees the creation and approval of new or revised job descriptions.
Interprets classification actions, pay administration policies, survey techniques, and salary recommendations for employees.
Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations affecting compensation.
Participates and/or assists in the review and revision of personnel rules and procedures which impact classification and compensation functions; interprets personnel policies and procedures.
Works with the Recruitment & Development Manager to process hires, promotions, and job classification changes.
Consults with managers, supervisors, and employees on a variety of organizational management, compensation, and related human resources issues.
Maintains the job classification database and ensures all updates, additions, and revisions are posted on the BOCC website.
Oversees, administers and ensures compliance with all departmental incentive plans.
Conducts compensation review and analysis in verifying pay rates for new hires, promotions, transfers and demotions.
Works independently on complex tasks and projects and prepares detailed records and reports for supervisory review and department dissemination.
Facilitates, publicizes and delivers presentations at appropriate County-sponsored events.
Regular reliable full-time attendance as scheduled.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
At least three (3) years’ experience in compensation/classification plans; experience with Federal government compensation/classification plans preferred.
SHRM and/or HRCI Certified Professional credential(s) preferred.
Must have considerable knowledge and expertise on various computer applications, such as Windows, MS Office and Access database management, with an emphasis on advanced Excel expertise.
Must maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
Must be able to speak, write, and comprehend the English language.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of operations and practices of local government, as well current trends and best practices of public human resources administration.
Extensive knowledge of best practices pertaining to employee compensation.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of classification studies to include job analyses, audits, and identification of pertinent job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of county personnel rules and regulations and applicable state and federal statutes pertaining to the classification and compensation of applicants and to employee rights, privileges and benefits.
Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional skills in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with employees and citizens.
Ability to apply independent judgment and interpretation of established county policies and procedures based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.
Ability to assume the responsibility of working with highly confidential material on a routine basis.
Ability to communicate with people of varied economic and educational backgrounds and representatives of public and private organizations with considerable tact and poise to convey a favorable image of the County organization.
Ability to establish project timelines and meet objectives, ensuring to keep customers and the Chief Human Resources Officer informed of project status and/or deviations from original expectations.
Must be able to perform effectively, independently and with minimal supervision.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to identify problems, collect data, and establish facts.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to issue and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the position.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines.

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