Analyst, Senior Compensation

Harris County

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Position Overview:
Serves as the organizations Senior compensation subject-matter expert responsible for the full spectrum of compensation strategy analysis and administration. Performs a range of analytical and reporting functions in support of county-wide compensation programs projects and services. Gathers consolidates processes and analyzes compensation-related data using automated systems to support informed decision-making. Utilizes data findings to develop recommendations related to compensation policies procedures and practices and serves as a resource for compensation-related inquiries and issue resolution.

The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before during or after an emergency or disaster at the departments discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Compensation Policy & Governance: Leads the development and ongoing maintenance of the Harris County Salary Administration Guide establishing compensation policies procedures and governance standards to ensure equitable consistent and compliant pay practices across the organization.
Strategic Compensation Analysis & Reporting: Leads the other compensation analysts in extracting validating and analyzing complex compensation datasets to evaluate pay equity market alignment and classification accuracy; develops and maintains multiple complex reports and queries; applies advanced statistical and exploratory analysis techniques to identify trends support strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
Market Benchmarking & Competitive Positioning: Leads and guides the other compensation analysts in researching and analyzing internal and external salary survey data to determine market trends validate job classifications and recommend competitive salary rangesapplying geographic industry and skill-based differentials to maintain market competitiveness.
Enterprise Compensation Initiatives: Project manages compensation frameworks including job architecture implementation career pathway development and pay equity initiatives to support workforce planning talent retention and long-term organizational alignment.
Consultative Business Partnership:Serves as the senior subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to business units and leadership on compensation strategy job evaluations reclassifications salary recommendations and position control managementensuring departmental structures align with organizational objectives and compensation parameters.
Data Integrity Budget Alignment & Compliance: Leads and develops the auditing and validation of compensation data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions; ensures position salaries and budgets align with approved salary ranges and assigned budget amounts while maintaining audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Technology & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads projects with Universal Services and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the full IT project lifecyclefrom initiation and planning through execution testing and closureto implement county wide Commissioners Court-approved pay initiatives (e.g. COLAs law enforcement increases targeted salary adjustments). Prepares validates and reconciles complex data files (e.g. salary administration grades/plans step structures job codes position reclassifications employee data budget maximums) and conducts rigorous testing across multiple environments to ensure system accuracy and successful addition conducts biweekly position management uploads in collaboration with county business units.
Survey Administration & Peer Benchmarking: Leads and mentors other compensation analysts in designing administering and participating in compensation surveys with public-sector peers and cross-industry organizations throughout the United States; consolidates complex survey data into actionable insights that inform compensation strategy and maintain competitive market positioning.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university and
Five (5) years of directly related work experience.

Certification:

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to organize set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Ability to make mathematical and statistical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
Proficiency with PeopleSoft.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite which includes Word Excel PowerPoint and other related softwares.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of Compensation and position control management.

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Schedules may vary based on the needs of the department and must be approved.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers etc.
This is a largely sedentary role that may require sitting for long periods of time.

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Manager Compensation and Position Control
Supervises Positions: N/A

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position DescriptionPosition Overview:Serves as the organizations Senior compensation subject-matter expert responsible for the full spectrum of compensation strategy analysis and administration. Performs a range of analytical and reporting functions in support of county-wide compensation programs p...