Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of Human Resources attracts, develops, and retains diverse and exceptional employees committed to supporting our vibrant and resilient coastal community. We are currently seeking a Compensation Analyst I to assist in collecting and analyzing compensation data, job descriptions, and organizational structures. They will evaluate positions, determine salary ranges, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Demonstrates knowledge of the city’s policies related to compensation functions, civil service commission rules, and the City’s Compensation Plan.
Assists in inputting and updating compensation plan changes in the human resources information system (HRIS).
Maintains integrity of the HRIS system by ensuring accurate and consistent input for position management data requests according to policies and procedures
Assists in reviewing class specifications submitted by departments. Inputs class specification into software.
Reviews and investigates basic requests for reclassifications. Plans and conducts audits and coordinates discussions with incumbents and supervisors. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
Demonstrates knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act.
Conducts salary surveys and provides information in response to internal and external bench benchmarking studies.
Review class specifications to determine Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status.
Provides an initial review of salary-related requests. Conduct analysis and provide a recommendation.
Monitors and answers basic queries received in the team-shared inbox.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
One years of experience working directly in the areas of employee compensation and classification or closely related experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred.