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11/08/2024 Grade 28 The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Compensation Advisor to serve within the Classification and Compensation department in support of the PBJC’s mission and vision. Employees in this job class coordinate, implement, administer, and monitor projects and assignments of a complex nature. They oversee and coordinate annual classification surveys for a Civil Service Merit System with over 700 job classifications. This position is responsible for conducting research on compensation trends and conducting market analysis for salary research. Employees in this job class review working out-of-class claims submitted by personnel; and review complex contracts for staffing provisions to ensure they are in compliance with rules and regulations. This position provides support to the Personnel Board and all of its Merit System participants; and communicates information to a variety of individuals, including internal and external employees, department heads, customers/clients, and appointing authorities regarding various programs and initiatives, plans, policies, and operating procedures. Employees in this job coordinate high-level and detailed activities that require substantial knowledge regarding compensation plans and salary surveys and exercise considerable initiative, discretion, and independent judgment in their work.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Experience communicating with individuals at all levels within and outside of an organization (e.g., mayors, department heads, applicants, general public) through written and oral means in order to provide information regarding policies, procedures, and/or respond to questions/concerns.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or other comparable software for the purpose of creating correspondence, analyzing data, creating reports/documentation, and/or keeping detailed records of work activities and projects.
• Experience conducting and analyzing research using various sources of information (e.g., databases, internet, books) to be used to create reports, document recommendations and outcomes, and assist in developing policies and procedures.
• Experience leading and coordinating compensation initiatives such as conducting detailed job analyses and position audits for job classification purposes, conducting market studies and analyses to drive compensation decisions, and designing and administering salary surveys.

• Performs market studies and analyses of individual job and conducts large scale wage and salary surveys, and making recommendations as appropriate to ensure internal consistency and external competitiveness and to stay abreast of market trends.
• Collaborates with various departments in order to develop and execute inter-departmental projects, establish goals and timetables in order to create or improve new and existing processes, policies and/or procedure to increase efficiency.
• Conducts comprehensive non-survey job audits (e.g., Laborer audits) per the request of the jurisdiction and recommends appropriate classifications and salary level designation.
• Reviews, analyzes, and tracks current and future labor contracts gathering additional information where appropriate to recommend approval, denial or modification.
• Communicates information to a variety of individuals including Merit System employees, department heads, and appointing authorities regarding plans, policies, and operating procedures.

• Salary range: $65,748 - $101,982 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to 20% per week.
• General Retirement System (Pension) enrollment and Deferred Compensation
• Excellent medical insurance with low deductibles and copays.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Behavioral health plan
• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Generous holiday schedule

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Learning & Memory.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for analyzing jobs for the purpose of selection, training, classification and compensation, and/or performance appraisal in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
• Knowledge of compensation methods and procedures including job evaluations, salary administration, and policies and strategy issues of compensation systems.
• Knowledge of salary and compensation tools and resources.
• Knowledge of compensation methods and procedures including job evaluations, salary survey development and administration, and policies and strategy issues pertaining to compensation systems.
• Knowledge of the development, execution, and maintenance of a job classification system.