DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate with assigned County departments on classification and compensation requests, issues, or other matters as required or assigned by the Compensation Manager.
- Conduct classification and compensation analyses on new hires, promotions, reclassifications, and transfers to ensure consistency with the County’s compensation philosophy. Review and evaluate applicants' experience and education as it pertains to the position and make compensation recommendations based on research and analysis.
- Participate in classification and compensation projects and studies of varying complexity; review, analyze, and evaluate classifications and salary structures.
- Conduct and participate in salary surveys; research, collect, and analyze market data and internal salary relationships.
- Consult with and recommend to the Compensation Manager appropriate classifications, grades, and salary ranges.
- Conduct individual classification desk audits by gathering information from involved parties, analyzing collected data, and preparing written reports with recommendations. Notify management of approved recommendations.
- Review and analyze classification descriptors for job content. Create new job descriptions or revise existing ones. Determine the appropriate classification for new or modified positions and verify assigned duties, education, and experience requirements.
- Determine methodology for collecting and analyzing data and recommend or implement approved classifications, as assigned.
- Maintain and manage the classification and compensation modules within the County-wide HRIS system.
- Conduct internal audits on classification and compensation actions to ensure data accuracy and make corrections as needed.
- Prepare statistical reports and correspondence; respond to written and verbal inquiries regarding classification, compensation practices, and related matters.
- Administer and coordinate the Temporary Upgrade process for temporary increases in pay and review HR maintenance reports for accuracy on a scheduled basis, as assigned.
- Administer and coordinate allowance extensions, special pay processes, one-time payments, and incentive pay, as assigned.
- Schedule and attend meetings related to compensation issues.
- Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, and maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Perform other classification-related duties as required. The specific allocation of duties depends on the amount of time spent performing each function.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Five (5) years of related work experience in general Human Resources.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Employee must possess and maintain a New Mexico driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Most essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or a tiled floor.
- Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
- Works alone primarily, with or without directions.
- Works with a group at times and with a select team at times.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes a telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine, and calculator.
- Materials and products handled while performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
- May be required to drive a county vehicle in the course of duty.