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Form of workSalary : $67,643.00 - $105,693.00 Annually
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25004.01.24.001
Department: Employee Relations
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open & Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Employee Relations
HOURS: Full-time
SALARY RANGE: $67,643 to $105,693/year
LOCATION: Hybrid (mix of telework and in-person work in Hastings, MN)
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: continuous
This position performs advanced level compensation and job classification work for Dakota County under the direction of the Total Compensation Manager.
Who we areDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
AND
• Three years of experience in administering employee compensation, Classification and Analytics
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CCP or PHR/SHRM Certifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved Work Schedule is required for all positions.
1. Administer, design and develop County compensation and job classification programs.
2. Help execute the County strategic goals relating to County compensation and job evaluation classification system.
3. Develop and implement compensation and job classification assignments.
4. Responsible for ensuring that all employee salary adjustments are accurately calculated and processed on a timely basis. Work closely with total compensation team and payroll in the Finance Department.
5. Work with Employee Relations Generalists and Department Managers to assess, change, guide and advise on the job evaluation and classification system.
6.Work closely with budget staff and department management on new positions needing to be classified annually.
7. Responsible for maintaining and administering policies and procedures relating to compensation, job evaluation, and classifications.
8. May represent the County as the subject matter expert to external agencies.
9. Participate in a variety of salary surveys (counties, cities, private sector surveys).
10. Provides compensation summary and other Human Resources reports as needed.
11. Create compensation analyses and organizational charts as needed for county executive staff.
12. Manage department reporting systems and respond to requests for ad hoc and new reports, determining best methods for obtaining and presentation of data.
13. Implement annual merit comp plan changes.
14. Assist County employees with compensation, job evaluation, and classification questions and concerns.
15. Lead updates annually in the County HRIS Compensation Module in coordination with IT to implement annual merit comp plan changes.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compensation design and administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluating jobs and classifying them in appropriate classifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independent.
• Ability and skill to develop, design, implement and monitor comprehensive programs, systems, policies and procedures in the job Classification and compensation areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs and HRIS.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations, compensation trends, and human resource practices and principles.
• Knowledge of government functions and organizations affecting county government.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively multi-task.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and meaningful working relationships with County staff, representatives of government and private sector, policymakers, the general public, and elected officials.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, ordinances, standards and guidelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively.
• Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Benefits
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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What is your highest level of education?
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Do you have a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field?
04
Please indicate which of the following Human Resources certifications you hold (select all that apply).
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How many years of experience do you have administering an employee compensation program?
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How many years of experience do you have conducting job classifications?
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How many years of experience do you have developing job descriptions?
08
Do you have a working knowledge of federal and state laws governing compensation, including the Fair Labor Standards Act?
09
How many years of experience do you have working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25004.01.24.001
Department: Employee Relations
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open & Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Employee Relations
HOURS: Full-time
SALARY RANGE: $67,643 to $105,693/year
LOCATION: Hybrid (mix of telework and in-person work in Hastings, MN)
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: continuous
This position performs advanced level compensation and job classification work for Dakota County under the direction of the Total Compensation Manager.
Who we areDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
AND
• Three years of experience in administering employee compensation, Classification and Analytics
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CCP or PHR/SHRM Certifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved Work Schedule is required for all positions.
1. Administer, design and develop County compensation and job classification programs.
2. Help execute the County strategic goals relating to County compensation and job evaluation classification system.
3. Develop and implement compensation and job classification assignments.
4. Responsible for ensuring that all employee salary adjustments are accurately calculated and processed on a timely basis. Work closely with total compensation team and payroll in the Finance Department.
5. Work with Employee Relations Generalists and Department Managers to assess, change, guide and advise on the job evaluation and classification system.
6.Work closely with budget staff and department management on new positions needing to be classified annually.
7. Responsible for maintaining and administering policies and procedures relating to compensation, job evaluation, and classifications.
8. May represent the County as the subject matter expert to external agencies.
9. Participate in a variety of salary surveys (counties, cities, private sector surveys).
10. Provides compensation summary and other Human Resources reports as needed.
11. Create compensation analyses and organizational charts as needed for county executive staff.
12. Manage department reporting systems and respond to requests for ad hoc and new reports, determining best methods for obtaining and presentation of data.
13. Implement annual merit comp plan changes.
14. Assist County employees with compensation, job evaluation, and classification questions and concerns.
15. Lead updates annually in the County HRIS Compensation Module in coordination with IT to implement annual merit comp plan changes.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compensation design and administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluating jobs and classifying them in appropriate classifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independent.
• Ability and skill to develop, design, implement and monitor comprehensive programs, systems, policies and procedures in the job Classification and compensation areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs and HRIS.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations, compensation trends, and human resource practices and principles.
• Knowledge of government functions and organizations affecting county government.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively multi-task.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and meaningful working relationships with County staff, representatives of government and private sector, policymakers, the general public, and elected officials.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, ordinances, standards and guidelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively.
• Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- Ability to work from home some of the time
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
03
Do you have a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate which of the following Human Resources certifications you hold (select all that apply).
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- HRCI Certified Professional (PHR/SPHR)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
- IPMA Certified Professional (IPMA-CP or IPMA-SCP)
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have administering an employee compensation program?
- Less than one year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 or more years
- No experience
06
How many years of experience do you have conducting job classifications?
- Less than one year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 or more years
- No experience
07
How many years of experience do you have developing job descriptions?
- Less than one year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 or more years
- No experience
08
Do you have a working knowledge of federal and state laws governing compensation, including the Fair Labor Standards Act?
- Yes
- No
09
How many years of experience do you have working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?
- Less than one year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 or more years
- No experience
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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