Senior Compensation Analyst (HR Analyst Sr.)
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson CountyPosition Description
The Senior Compensation Analyst is a civil service position, located with the Department of Human Resources, performs complex professional, technical, and analytical classification and compensation activities. The senior-level Classification/Compensation Analyst will perform salary market research and evaluate jobs to ensure the proper administration of Metro’s compensation plans.
The Metro Human Resources Department is seeking talented people interested in a career in public service and this position will help study and shape competitive pay for Metro Nashville Government employees. Metro Nashville Government is an employer of choice offering careers and employment opportunities across hundreds of classifications in one of the nation’s most exciting cities. Metro Nashville Government employees provide the services that keep our city moving, building their careers and their communities. Human Resources provides services and support in such areas as recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, safety, workplace and workforce diversity and culture, and employment relations. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position with a competitive salary and great benefits, this could be the end of your search.
Typical Duties
- Benchmark jobs against market data to determine competitive compensation ranges.
- Collect data from compensation surveys; use spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.
- Research and develop policies related to classification and compensation administration.
- Provide communication and guidance about our compensation plans to various stakeholders.
- Create and/or revise job descriptions and compensation rules and policies.
- Assess jobs for exemption status and appropriate salary range.
- Prepare and present reports of job analysis, compensation analysis, and costing scenarios.
- Develop salary surveys for distribution to peer cities and analyze results.
- Respond to surveys from other municipalities or third parties.
- Review and verify compliance of merit plans.
- Assist with implementation of pay plan changes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional HR experience in classification/compensation analysis.
"No Substitution"
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with market data tools such as Payfactors
- Experience with job description management tools such as Payscale JDM
- Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM or similar HCM/HRIS systems
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Society of Human Resources Management certification (SHRM) or other related Human Resources certification
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.