Compensation Specialist - City of Boise : Job Details

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Compensation Specialist

Salary

$26.38 - $31.32 Hourly

Location

ID, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -06883

Department

Human Resources

Division

HR Total Rewards

Opening Date

10/23/2024

Closing Date

11/6/2024 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is driven by a team of over 2000 community-serving superheroes, across 16 departments , working together to create a city for everyone. Committed to the limitless potential of our organization, we strive to recruit good people, set a standard of excellence, and model the city's vision, mission, and values.

Our Human Resources Department is seeking an experienced and team-oriented Compensation Specialist to ensure our incredible grow ing workforce is paid equitably . If you enjoy working in compensation and classification, this is a fantastic opportunity to increase your skills and contribute to employees' stellar total compensation package.

+ This position administers and maintains the city's compensation and classification plans to ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as organizational policies.

+ Works under general supervision of the Total Rewards Senior Manager.

+ May become eligible to work hybrid 2 days per week after the training period.

+ Please include your resume with an application for this position.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family and a generous lifetime-annuity pension plan through PERSI. In addition, youll receive three weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 10 public holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually. Other benefits include public employee student loan forgiveness, 10 weeks paid parental leave, a cash-incentive wellness program, and more. Imagine that .

Essential Functions

Supports daily administration of compensation and classification plans. Conducts and coordinates the intake, review, research and approval of requests to process employee and position changes. Monitors and addresses routine inquiries. Provides information and assistance to employees and managers regarding compensation policies and procedures.

Assists in writing and updating job descriptions, and conducting job evaluations to determine appropriate salary grades. Maintains job code tables and position control numbers. Operates and maintains applications related to compensation and job classification. Ensures data integrity and accuracy.

Assists with research and analysis for budget build cycles. Participates in compensation surveys and assists with market matching for job classifications. Contributes organizational data and assists in analyzing the results of compensation surveys.

Supports annual salary administration programs by creating and maintaining salary structures and managing budgets for recognition and base salary increases. Assists with annual performance and incentive pay programs. Tracks incentive pay and notifies relevant parties of any outstanding payments needed.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ Bachelor's degree in human resource management, statistics, organizational development or a related field and

+ 2 years of experience in financial or human resource analysis, salary planning and classification, or

+ an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

+ principles and practices of human resource administration and employee relations;

+ public administration record keeping and reporting practices; and

+ computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

+ work in a team environment to achieve organizational goals

+ research and interpret data

+ draw sound conclusions and make recommendations

+ establish priorities and organize workload

+ plan, coordinate and implement special projects

+ exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines

+ maintain strict confidentiality

+ exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential information

+ communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Any of the following professional certifications:

+ Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

+ Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SPC or SPHR) certification

+ Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP or PHR) certification

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

+ City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

+ Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org