Job ID: 50121
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 12 days ago
The City is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compensation Strategy Manager with a focus on compensation analysis to oversee and enhance compensation and classification programs for City employees. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of compensation systems, preferably to include the nuances of public sector pay structures. This role is responsible for conducting compensation analysis, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and recommending competitive and equitable pay practices in line with City goals.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Located in: Anderson, SC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Compensation Strategy & Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth compensation market analysis and benchmarking for City positions, considering geographic region, public sector standards, and organizational needs.
- Recommend changes to salary ranges, compensation structures, and pay scales in alignment with the City’s budget and strategic objectives.
- Analyze internal equity, external competitiveness, and job classification to ensure fairness and consistency across departments.
- Develop recommendations for adjustments to compensation based on findings from compensation studies and market data.
Job Classification & Salary Administration:
- Oversee the City’s job classification system, ensuring accurate classification of positions and alignment with the appropriate salary grades.
- Review and update job descriptions regularly to ensure they reflect current duties and responsibilities.
- Lead salary administration processes, including annual cost of living and/or merit increases, step increases, and other applicable adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, City policies, and guidelines related to compensation.
Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing compensation, including Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other relevant public sector wage laws.
- Prepare and present detailed compensation analysis reports, budget projections, and recommendations to City management and City Council.
- Monitor changes in state and federal compensation laws to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of payroll benefit withholdings, reconciling with the general ledger and verifying vendor invoices.
HR Systems & Tools:
- Oversee the accurate management and reporting of compensation data in the City’s HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
- Utilize compensation software and HR analytics tools to generate reports and provide insights to City leadership.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Serve as a point of contact for department heads and managers regarding compensation-related inquiries, providing guidance on pay practices, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate compensation policies and procedures clearly to employees and leadership.
- Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other HR staff to ensure seamless integration of compensation strategies within the broader HR initiatives.
- Work with benefits coordinator in understanding benefit programs and how they impact the total compensation packages available to employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or SHRM-SCP/CP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis or human resources.
- Experience working within a government or public sector environment, with familiarity with City or municipal compensation policies and salary structures is preferred but not required for consideration.
- Strong knowledge of public sector compensation structures, including merit-based pay systems, classification systems, and salary ranges.
- Expertise in compensation analysis, job evaluation methodologies (e.g., FLSA, market benchmarking), and salary administration.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation software tools (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present compensation data and trends.
- Knowledge of labor laws, compensation regulations, and best practices within the public sector. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other HR team members and department leadership.
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this position is expected to be around $77,250, dependent upon qualifications. Budgeted allowances will be provided for professional development and participation in professional organizations.
The City of Anderson is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non- discrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical or mental medical condition or disability
