Salary range: $67,594.26 up to $75,000

Position closes: 5/13/2024

This is responsible professional and administrative work in the management and maintenance of the City’s classification and compensation structure plan. An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing and drafting job descriptions, conducting compensation surveys and internal equity.  Other duties include assistance in the ongoing support, management, and training for the City’s performance management system.

Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude but is subject to administrative review and approval of the Compensation Director. 

• Prepares, reviews, and maintains job descriptions for each position in the city.
• Assists with conducting comprehensive compensation and benefits surveys to be used in executive leadership decisions on pay and benefits related matters.
• Participates in research, analysis, and presentation of reports as required by the Compensation Director, HR Commissioner, Executive Leadership, and City Council 
• Evaluates requests for new classifications, ensures that new classes are properly evaluated and accurate recommendations for pay grade assignments are made; may also include review of new positions and reclassification of existing positions.
• Responds to market-based compensation survey and public records requests. 
• Prepares reports and analyses; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends. 
• Conducts periodic reviews of internal equity. 
• Assists with the on-going support, management, and training for the City’s performance management system, including assisting departments with performance goals and metrics.
• Assists in developing human resources standards, procedures, forms, and regulations. 
• Advises management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, benefits and compensation policies, human resource procedures.
• May conduct job audits in coordination with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations (OLER). 
• May conduct training sessions to assist departmental officials to understand the city’s compensation, benefits (incentives), and classification systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of HR functions, e.g., compensation, benefits, HRIS, employment, employee relations, organizational development, EEO/ADA, health & safety etc. 
• Excellent knowledge of compensation and benefit practices and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting interpersonally with high-level officials, management, subordinates, employees, and members of the public. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities 

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or public administration or a related field
2. At least three (3) years of experience in compensation and job evaluation; including some experience in facilitating the application of a performance management system.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel with the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets.

Preferred Requirements (separate from minimum requirements and not required to qualify for the job)

1. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PSHRA preferred.

Three (3) plus years of experience in compensation administration, preferably with a government agency

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.