About this role
Position Title: Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst (may underfill)Job Description: Working under minimal supervision, incumbent applies expert knowledge required for development, implementation, and interpretation of compensation plans, pay practices, market pay analysis, position classification, and labor market trends. At this level, possesses organizational knowledge, understanding, and the ability to handle complex issues/problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Serve as a trusted compensation advisor by partnering with department leaders to provide strategic guidance on classification, compensation, market trends, and pay decisions while building strong, collaborative relationships.
• Analyze complex compensation data by conducting market analyses, salary studies, job evaluations, and classification reviews to develop equitable, competitive, and legally compliant compensation recommendations.
• Communicate with confidence and influence by presenting complex compensation information clearly to employees, leadership, and executive stakeholders while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in politically sensitive situations.
Early application submittal is encouraged. An initial review of resumes will be conducted on July 28th, 2026.
Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst SALARY RANGE: $84,900 to $106,168 (E31) estimated annually based on experience and qualifications.
Classification & Compensation Analyst SALARY RANGE: $77,000 to $ 96,289 (E29) estimated annually based on experience and qualifications.
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Relocation expense reimbursement may be available for candidates requiring relocation to Utah as part of a conditional offer of employment.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
JOB DUTIES:
• Initiates and performs market analysis to assess current trends, evaluate pay rates, and recommend changes needed to ensure competitive positioning of the organization’s pay programs, compensation policies, and need for salary adjustments.
• Evaluates jobs by documenting responsibilities and requirements in job descriptions. Contributes organizational data to and analyzes results of compensation surveys. Participates and develops recommendations for annual salary administration programs, including creation and maintenance of pay structures and development of incentive and/or salary increase budgets.
• Reviews and approves job offers to ensure compliance with established MOU’s, policies, and procedures. Approves wage and salary changes resulting from reclassifications, promotions or other job changes, or market adjustments, and payments associated with approved bonus and incentive award plans.
• Completes salary surveys, special studies, position audits, and job classification studies. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates positions for proper classification, including FLSA status and pay level assignment.
• Collects data on industry standards and best practices. Analyzes internal pay equity. Evaluates the cost impact of changes to base pay rates and incentive programs.
• Assists with development, administration, and implementation of effective compensation strategies following industry standards and best practices.
• Prepares various ad hoc statistical reports and correspondence with elected officials, department leadership, and executive staff.
• Provides staff support and coordination, as necessary, for the Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee, carrying out special studies as requested by the committee, and preparing special reports and policy recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Classification & Comp Analyst MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, public administration, or a related field, and six or more years professional level human resources experience, including classification & compensation experience in conducting job analysis; market analysis; developing, writing and/or revising job descriptions; and conducting salary studies. Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to a maximum of four years.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various office software programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), compensation management, and HRIS systems used to create reports, documents, and general correspondence; records management; payroll; and personnel tracking systems.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed. Possess demonstrated ability to quickly shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to convey a “business partner” mentality.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust with stakeholders and customer departments while reviewing and resolving classification and compensation issues with employees and management.
• Ability to maintain confidence in areas of communications, HR work-product, and matters of political sensitivity.
• Ability to interpret and implement applicable laws and policies.
• Ability to work well independently and have a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Understanding of the potential impact related decisions have on recruitment and selection, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR)/SPHR, and/or any other job-related professional certification.
• Experience completing large scale classification studies.
• Experience performing classification and compensation work in a public sector and/or union environment, including cost analysis for collective bargaining.
• Experience working in a centralized HR department with a business partner model.
Classification & Compensation Analyst MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field, and four to five years of professional level human resources experience, including experience conducting job analysis; developing, writing and/or revising job & class descriptions; and conducting salary studies. Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to a maximum of four years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing compensation strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and grammatical skills, including ability to clearly convey information to individuals with various levels of knowledge or understanding of the subject.
• Be detail-oriented, respectful of the needs and interests of others, assertive, accessible and approachable, and self-directed.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various office software programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and HRIS used to create reports, documents, and general correspondence; records management, payroll and personnel tracking systems.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to quickly shift focus and adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to maintain confidences in areas of communications, HR work-product, and matters of political sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to convey a “business partner” mentality. Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust with stakeholders and customer departments while reviewing and resolving classification and compensation issues with employees and management.
• Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively, and professionally and to maintain composure in difficult, stressful and quickly emerging situations
• Interprets and implements applicable laws and policies regarding classification and compensation requirements and directives.
• Ability to work well independently and have a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR)/SPHR, and/or any other job related professional certification.
• Experience completing large scale classification studies.
• Experience performing classification and compensation work in a public sector and/or union environment, including cost analysis for collective bargaining.
• Experience working in a centralized HR department with a business partner model.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions, handling of light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking. May be exposed to discomfort associated with constant monitoring of computer display screens.
• Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst SALARY RANGE: $84,900 to $106,168 (E31) estimated annually based on experience and qualifications.
Classification & Compensation Analyst SALARY RANGE: $77,000 to $ 96,289 (E29) estimated annually based on experience and qualifications.
DEPARTMENT Human Resources Full Time/Part Time: Full timeScheduled Hours: 40