Human Resources Analyst I (Compensation)

Salary: $38,866.00 Annually
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203443
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
This position performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in analyzing and administering the various components of the employee compensation programs for the City of Augusta. Assists in establishing standards and procedures for all matters relating to job classifications within the guidelines of local, federal, and state laws and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Classification and Compensation Manager or other designated personnel and works with co-workers, directors, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, consultants, and the public to support Augusta's compensation program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains accuracy of job descriptions in automated system and maintains job description database. Assists in writing and evaluating job descriptions. Maintains current Augusta, Georgia organizational charts.
• Assists in conducting annual salary studies. Maintains annual salary study data. Assists with job audits for accuracy and validity.
• Conducts monthly job description audits to ensure that employees of Augusta, Georgia have current, signed job descriptions in their personnel files. May participate in conducting monthly FLSA position audits.
• Develops and maintains historical databases and performs data analysis to provide timely responses to salary surveys and requests for compensation or classification related information.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience: (Varies based on highest level of education completed) {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
Bachelor's Degree: No experience required;
Associates Degree: Three (3) years of data research, tracking, or analysis experience in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting required.
High School Diploma: Five (5) years of data research, tracking, or analysis experience in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to process sensitive information with discretion and prudence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to compensation administration preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, compensation terminology, concepts of job classification system, survey methodology and/or evaluation systems is a plus.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:
Vacation
Holiday
Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

• Yes
• No

03
To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?

• Yes
• No
• This question does not apply to me.

04
If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)

• Yes
• No
• This question does not apply to me.

05
Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in data research, tracking, or analysis in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting?

• No experience
• One to two years of experience
• Three to four years of experience
• Five to six years of experience
• Seven or more years of experience

Required Question