HUMAN RESOURCES COMPENSATION ANALYST

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision performs analytical journey level work in human resources administration. The Compensation Analyst ensures competitive and equitable compensation practices across the district. This position involves conducting detailed analyses of job roles, evaluating compensable factors, salary schedules, and market data, and recommends appropriate pay grades/schedules based on collective bargaining agreements as well as internal and external market data. The Compensation Analyst collaborates closely with various stakeholders to support effective human resources management. Performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive job analyses to determine essential job functions, required qualifications, and appropriate classifications within the district. Evaluate compensable factors such as skills, experience, and responsibilities to establish fair and competitive salary schedule, range, or pay grade recommendations.

Conduct salary surveys and gather relevant compensation data from comparable educational institutions and other relevant industries. Analyze market trends and recommend adjustments to compensation strategies to attract and retain talent. When appropriate, conducts salary surveys and reviews of internal staff to make recommendations for change that ensure equity and align incentives.

Responds to requests to evaluate compensation and recommends compensation changes to senior leadership. Evaluates compensable factors and recommends appropriate pay grade. Conducts interviews with incumbents and supervisors and conducts desk/position audits. Gathers relevant comparison information from within and outside the district. Documents rationale and makes classification recommendations to Executive Cabinet/Chief Human Resources Officer.

Is required to maintain appropriate human resources systems software data and configuration to support the compensation strategies aligned on by leadership. This may include web-based applications and interfacing to applicant tracking databases, including developing forms, data entry protocol, report generation, and interfacing between software applications.

Performs special studies of a non-routine nature, including researching laws and best practices, preparing surveys and compiling results, extracting and analyzing complex human resources data, composing reports and making presentations of findings.

Develops job descriptions, including appropriate minimum qualifications and license requirements. Develops job-related, valid and reliable selection procedures, administers and scores examinations and work sample exercises.

Serves as a resource to staff and District personnel in the development of selection procedures, interviewing and related activities. May perform other relevant job duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, psychology, business management, education administration or a closely related field;

AND

1. Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing complex technical assignments and providing technical support for a public or private human resources program;

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in human resources administration, including recruitment, selection, job analysis, compensation and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.

Knowledge of: The functions of human resources administration including compensation, job evaluation, and employee selection; salary schedule structure; computing salary and costs; principles and practices of management and organization development; and federal and state employment laws and regulations pertaining to human resources administration.

Skill at and Ability to: Analyze information, develop alternatives, evaluate consequences and make recommendations; conduct job analysis, apply commonly accepted human resource principles, and use the results to support recommendations regarding classification, compensation and selection procedures; use appropriate research and statistical methods to support recommendations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, preparing reports, correspondence and publications; maximize the utility of Human Resources Information systems, including database programs, online employment application system, employee recordkeeping applications, spreadsheets and common office applications; and interpret and apply regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as paper, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Internal Job Number:2024-25-P243792

Salary:

Grade 24

Annual Salary: 59,089 (Entry Step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Additional Job Information:

Any Washoe County School District Budget Analyst who is eligible for and interested in requesting a transfer to the position listed above, should apply online at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting. Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Teach@washoeschools.net