Compensation Analyst

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Compensation Analyst within the DuPage County Department of Human Resources.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Assist in the design, administration, and improvement of County compensation programs, processes, and tools.  
• Conduct research, prepare in-depth analyses, and make recommendations to the Human Resources leadership regarding compensation programs, policies, and/or practices.  
• Conduct and respond to market surveys and compensation inquiries 
• Conduct individual and department salary equity studies in partnership with Senior Human Resource Generalists  
• Prepare and execute system-required reports
• Assist the Finance Department with personnel and compensation department budget requests, financial reviews, and other compensation projects as assigned. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations
• Analyze and apply salary and industry surveys to determine relevant competitive pay rates, pay grade decisions, and resolve internal equity issues.        
• Assist in gathering data in response to Freedom of Information Act requests.        
• Collaborate with the ERP staff to ensure all system needs and any updates to reports or compliance-related requests are being met.
• Assist with annual compensation cycle activities (merit, bonus, equity, step changes).
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile (e.g., financial and statistical data) and generate reports.
• Analyzes and administers pay structures under Collective Bargaining Agreements, ensuring compliance with union contracts, costing out wage increases/negotiations and providing analytics for union-related compensation decisions.
• Assists with calculating the difference owed for pay adjustments
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that include department directors, managers, supervisors, community partners, and human resource counterparts.  
• Assist with the development of training materials and presentations for a variety of audiences (HR team, County Board, department directors, managers, and/or supervisors).
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

• Adjusts work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned.
•  Depending on assignment, may maintain required emergency management training, licensure, and/or certifications.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in compensation administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above.

• Experience working with Collective Bargaining compensation plans
• Prior experience with HRIS systems
• Prior experience with Dayforce
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to compensation
• Strong analytical and technical skills including intermediate to advance Excel proficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics 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. 
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.