Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst



Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst

Salary

$94,432.00 - $119,704.00 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2023NM17887

Department

DHR - Dept. of Human Resources

Division

Human Resources Svc Delvry

Opening Date

03/13/2023

Closing Date

7/25/2023 11:00 AM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary


NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.


King County Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an analytical and collaborative professional to fill the role of Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst. This position is responsible for the delivery of compensation and classification services to support the recruitment, retention, and engagement of a highly qualified workforce. As a direct report to the Classification and Compensation Services Manager, you will be an integral member of the team and will provide critical support in both daily functions and strategic compensation initiatives.
 
The Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst will use well developed interpersonal skills to build relationships and effectively solve problems. You will bring a commitment to equity and social justice and will ensure compensation and classification programs, policies, and procedures are responsive to the County's compensation philosophy, goals, and practices.
 
The individual selected will be relied on to implement equitable classification and compensation programs and practices within a complex labor relations environment. You will navigate stressful situations with tact and diplomacy, and will ensure innovative compensation and classification solutions are implemented to address unique and sensitive problems. The ideal candidate will rely on their data literacy, compensation benchmarking, and position evaluation skills to solve problems analytically and collaboratively.
 
Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice
As the only county in the United States named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation’s history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a diverse region that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.
 
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. The Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
 
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:
 

  • Perform compensation and classification services for multiple business units with a focus on position analysis and evaluation in support of compensation and classification program administration.
  • Interview employees, research and interpret data, identify trends, convey findings, write clear and concise position analyses and determinations, and deliver results;
  • Consult and advise business units on compensation and classification best practices which meet current and future business needs;
  • Utilize internal and external resources, technology, and data literacy techniques to report metrics and improve customer decision-making;
  • Monitor and audit compensation and classification programs, practices, and deliverables to ensure compliance with King County Code; Human Resources Policy Guidelines’ collective bargaining agreements; and applicable local, state, and federal law;
  • Intake reclassification and reconsideration requests; administer various internal tracking applications and spreadsheets;
  • Prioritize and work multiple tasks with critical deadlines;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Six or more years of relevant and progressive experience in human resources, mathematics, statistics, public/business administration, or accounting/finance; OR
  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.
 Desired Qualifications 
  • Experience with compensation and classification services for multiple business units, with a focus on position analysis and evaluation in support of compensation and classification program administration.
  • Documented professional experience in a non-profit/public organization and/or in a union environment.
Other Position Information 
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime-eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and is classified as Senior Human Resource Analyst; class code: 231301.
 
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to current King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one career service position.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage.
 
The recruitment for this position will remain open until filled. First application review will be those applications that are received by March 22, 2023. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.
  
Forms and Materials Required
If you are interested in this position, follow the application instructions carefully.
 1.    An online employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
 2.    A cover letter with up to three paragraphs describing how your education and/or experiences make you a good fit for the position. In addition, please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
 
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.

For more information, contact: 
Nico Megevand
Sr. Human Resource Analyst
(206) 848-0941
nmegevand@kingcounty.gov

Teleworking Requirement 
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly through telework, onsite work, and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
 
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
 

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01
How many years of experience do you have performing complex classification and compensation duties?
  • No experience
  • Less than one year of experience
  • One to two years
  • Three to four years
  • Five to six years
  • Six years or more
  • No, my experience performing complex classification and compensation duties does not align with the statements above. My application and cover letter describe my relevant experience.
02
I have acted as a resource and provided guidance to high-level management in various classification and compensation matters.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please indicate below the software in which you have demonstrated proficiency (check all that apply):
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint
  • PeopleSoft or other Human Resource Information System/payroll software
  • None of the above, but I am willing to learn
04
If you selected Excel above, please tell us what best describes your skill level:
  • None, but I am willing to learn.
  • Very limited. I have completed training, but I have not used Excel much.
  • Beginner. I can: create, open, and save spreadsheets; cut, paste, and delete cells; enter numbers; change font size, margins and paper size; print and use the print preview.
  • Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am able to use the insert and auto-sum function; replace text; change the format of numbers to currency, percentage, etc.; set print areas; protect cells; display charts; audit and validate data; create formulas; set up filters; link data; and use statistical functions.
  • Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am able to create macros, perform horizontal lookups, create functions and formulas, use pivot tables, use solver, and use goal seek.
05
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
06
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404