Human Resources Analyst - Compensation

Frederick County Government is seeking a Human Resources Analyst focused on compensation. This role involves conducting data-driven analysis to assess compensation rates, approving employee status changes, and providing data analytics to support compensation decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay parity
• Review, calculate, and approve employee status changes, promotions, and upgrades in the HRIS system based on rules; approve hires and transfers as needed
• Respond to requests for compensation data and information and Public Information Act requests from other public sector and private organizations
• Review and conduct salary studies utilizing internal and market data to determine target market salaries and County competitiveness; review and analyze external survey reports for benchmarking
• Prepare and analyze statistical summaries, public information requests, and special reports related to compensation, payroll, or other employee information
• Assist with cost-of-living and other increases, pay scale adjustments, and/or minimum wage increases
• Analyze and recommend action on hiring rate exemptions and interim promotions
• Process anniversary adjustments bi-weekly
• Compile statistics, conduct surveys, and prepare cost estimates for proposed changes in pay and/or grade
• As needed, prepare cost analysis for labor negotiations
• Participate in multiple compensation and human resources projects
• Assist in the maintenance, testing, and analysis of the County’s HRIS; assist with reviewing and updating the Employee Total Compensation Statement annually
• Perform HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance; set up and update jobs, positions, and supervisory structure as needed
• Prepare and analyze EEO reports and other demographic reports as needed
• Recommend updates to current processes, policies, and procedures; interpret Human Resources policies and procedures
• Assist with job studies and compensation reviews; conduct online and on-site interviews with employees, supervisors, and managers to clarify and verify job duty information
• Prepare new or revise existing job descriptions and specifications, as needed
• Assist with the evaluation of position descriptions for conformity with applicable classification requirements; maintain approved revisions
• Recommend and justify grade changes based on job analysis and market data
• Assist with the review of new budgeted positions by reviewing job description questionnaires and recommending wage grades for new positions
• Revise, update, and maintain official wage and salary reference documents for publication and distribution
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

• Associate's degree
• Minimum 3 years work experience in an administrative position which includes duties in the areas of human resources
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• OR
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1 year work experience in administrative position which includes duties in the areas of human resources
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Working knowledge of human resources laws, policies, and procedures, especially regarding compensation and wage administration, including FLSA
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management, particularly in the areas of classification, compensation, and workforce data analysis
• Ability to collect, interpret, and report data metrics, including compensation trends, workforce demographics, and HR analytics
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present statistical reports, dashboards, and data summaries to support decision-making
• Ability to effectively develop procedures and manuals, organize work, determine priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively access and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, HRIS software packages, and data management systems
• Advanced ability to use spreadsheet tools (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data modeling) to analyze and visualize data
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and objectivity in decisions and other critical areas
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to evaluate and adapt quickly to changing priorities, program needs, and available resources
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to accurately compile and analyze aggregate and individual wage information
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
• Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics or a related field
• Experience performing data analytics, statistical reporting, or workforce metrics analysis
• Experience preparing compensation reports or salary studies
• Experience working in local government
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Benefits

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

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