Compensation Specialist Human Resources Specialist III

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Human Resources (HR) exists to provide centralized human resources direction consultation and services to the general public applicants appointing authorities leaders and employees who work for the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). This unit drives and provides consultative services for organizational success by strategically aligning workforce capabilities with business goals fostering a positive and productive workplace culture and managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement to maximize performance and retention. It mitigates risks through compliance manages labor cost calculations and compression considerations and empowers talent development. Consultation services include benefit administration; compensation; employee and labor relations; exam development; HR policy development; job analysis; job evaluation and classification; organizational development; New Employee Orientation; performance management; interpretation of CDHS HR policy state personnel rules state and federal employment laws; risk mitigation and compliance; progressive discipline; records management; recruitment; responding to grievances appeals charges of discrimination; organizational design; employee retention; selection and selection appeals; employee settlements; strategic planning and overall HR guidance to CDHS senior leadership executive leadership appointing authorities managers supervisors and employees. This unit also serves as the primary liaison for CDHS with the Department of Personnel and Administration and Colorado WINS.

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements

Minimum 2 days In Office and Maximum 3 days Remote Work

Must be able to report to:

The purpose of this position is to ensure that HR strategies align with unique and sometimes competing organizational objectives strategies initiatives and culture. This position works with other HR Specialists on compensation and special projects. This position provides proactive HR consultation to assigned customers throughout the organization on compensation analysis and recommendations

• Responsible for making pay recommendations for new hires promotions/reallocations demotions and transfers while managing the compensation structure and process to ensure that it aligns with DPA policy and practices.
• Establishes a framework for applying compensation rules and practices consistently across CDHS.
• Works closely with client groups on processes for in-range salary movements compensation awards temporary pay differentials and signing and/or referral bonuses.
• Conducts compression analysis to identify compression issues and determine potential compression increases for client groups.
• Conducts Equal Pay analysis on staff and current compensation.
• Ensures proper implementation of compensation philosophy and process for CDHS.
• Analyzes and communicates preferred methods and best practices for compensating employees.
• Research situations regarding compensation matters to provide clarity for resolution while giving consideration to historical practices precedents similar situations etc.
• Research employee and management complaints as they relate to pay discrimination (Equal Pay for Equal Work Act).
• Stays informed of rule changes Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) guidance and DPA technical guidance.
• Participate in the development writing editing and modification of compensation policies guidelines and procedures.
• Participates in meetings with COWINS and Program leadership as needed.

• Responsible for reviewing compensation recommendation requests and updating inputting data on the compensation tracking sheet for all assigned client groups.
• Work closely with HRBPs of the assigned client group to ensure the accuracy of information being entered into and reviewed within eClearance by the client groups end users.
• Ensures document retention by saving compensation documents to appropriate folders.
• Updates compression and equity tracker regularly and ensures appropriate approvals are obtained for pay adjustments.
• Deliver training to assigned client groups and other HR Professionals as appropriate.

• Other duties as identified and assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience in positions performing highly detailed analytical tasks such as compensation analysis compliance quality assurance data analysis HR and/or records management with accuracy

• At least two (2) of those years must include full-time professional experience in performing Human Resources functions as your primary assignment

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education in Human Resource Management Business Administration Education Psychology Communications or another related field and experience in a position performing highly detailed analytical tasks such as compensation compliance quality assurance data analysis HR and/or records management with accuracy

• Two (2) or more of those years must include full-time professional experience in performing Human Resources functions as your primary assignment

• The combination of related experience and education must be at least six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human resources experience in a state or local public-sector environment

• Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures

• Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations

• Excellent organizational skills problem solving skills critical thinking skills and strong customer service skills.

• Demonstrated ability to engage advise and present critical compliance insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

• Proven ability to interpret apply and strictly follow complex technical guidance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and employment laws (e.g. Equal Pay for Equal Work FLSA ERISA EEO).

• Hands-on experience establishing or maintaining records management systems conducting regular data/file audits and ensuring strict data integrity and confidentiality.

• Demonstrated experience digging into complex reports with the ability to accurately and efficiently interpret compile and synthesize data into actionable insights.

• Standard background check and reference check required
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position

• Travel: On occasion this position is required to travel to facilities and off-site as requested by programs and/or HR leadership

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualificationsin the application form. Do not use see resume or see attached.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involvereviewingand rating of all the information you submit.The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email () or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 or

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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• The Assessment Process

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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