7150 - Program Manager - Unclassified (Compensation Manager)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

This position is in the Human Resources Department.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: U3

Hiring Salary is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00, based on experience and internal equity.

Position Overview

Do you have a strategic mindset? Are you skilled in data and analytics? Are you organized and detailed? Do you have experience benchmarking and evaluating jobs? If your answer is yes, please consider Pima County! Our HR team is growing and we are searching for a Compensation Manager to join us!

Under the direction of the Division Manager of Classification, Compensation & Talent Acquisition, the Compensation Manager will be responsible for the development, design, implementation, management, maintenance, and communication of the Countys compensation policies, structure, and strategy. In this role, you will work with a team comprised of a Human Resources Supervisor and Human Resources Coordinators to provide strategic direction to HR and County leadership regarding the Countys compensation plan. You will support the development, rollout, and ongoing maintenance of the Countys new classification and compensation structure. You will foster a collaborative environment that promotes a strong customer-focus orientation, ensuring timely delivery of compensation services and solutions to all County departments.

This position is in the unclassified service (at-will) and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Please note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online. Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages the day-to-day compensation activities. Sets goals and priorities that support the unit and the Countys strategic direction;

• Conducts market analyses and compensation studies, formulating recommendations based on internal equity, external market factors, and compensation best practices;
• Leads various compensation projects;
• Prepares ad-hoc reports necessary for salary studies; internal equity reviews, etc.;
• Provides advice, consultation, and recommendations to HR and County leadership;
• Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
• Manages the activities of professional staff and evaluates their performance;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County departments, public and private agencies, organizations, and groups to promote the program and its goals;
• Analyzes local, state and federal legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
• Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;
• May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;
• applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, and financial management;
• contract and grant application preparation, negotiation, and administration;
• community agencies, organizations, and resources;
• data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;
• principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;
• applications of automated information systems.

Skill in:

• planning, developing, evaluating, and managing programs and projects;
• preparing and administering budgets, grants, and contracts;
• researching, analyzing, and reporting data;
• presenting, explaining, and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to the public;
• managing staff and planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities;
• communicating effectively;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;
• establishing, reviewing, and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;
• use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an academic major in Business, Public Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.

Significant professional management experience in compensation administration.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Three or more years of experience managing classification and/or compensation projects in the public sector or a related entity.
2. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, specifically the use of formulas and other reporting/charting functionality.
3. Experience applying and/or developing compensation principles and practices.
4. Experience working with compensation data management tools such as Payfactors.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This is classification in the Unclassified series and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.