Salary : $57,607.00 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 5417 – 20230818
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/18/2023
Closing Date: 9/1/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
Salary Grade: 13
As a Human Resources Coordinator II, you will be responsible for conducting compensation and classification projects involving research and analysis of job classifications and compensation data. Through collaborative teamwork, you will ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable wages for Pima County jobs. You will support the development, rollout, and ongoing maintenance of the County’s new classification and compensation structure, while working in a collaborative environment that promotes a strong customer-focus orientation, ensuring timely delivery of compensation services and solutions to all County departments.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
General Duties/Responsibilities:
Conducts special studies as assigned, analyzes data and findings, develops recommendations, and makes presentations to management;
Makes recommendations on new and/or revised human resources practices and procedures;
Conducts internal and external surveys and studies; reviews, compares, and analyzes data;
Creates questionnaires or survey tools to gather data; collaborates and follows up to completion;
Completes and responds to external surveys or other related inquiries;
Provides input to supervisors and management in long- and short-term planning, goals, and objectives related to the area of assignment;
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in the performance of duties;
Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, and local statutes/regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the area of assignment;
Represents Human Resources management or assigned work unit when directed, at various meetings;
Participates in professional training meetings, seminars, conferences, etc., to stay current with law and best practices in the field of human resources;
May conduct training and information sessions, using multiple modalities;
May coordinate, participate and lead other staff in unique or complex studies, projects, or assignments as directed.
Compensation/Classification:
Develops written reports and data analyses for specialized compensation studies, market salary studies, and benchmarking reports for Human Resources Management and/or County Management review;
Conducts comprehensive desk audit reviews, interviewing employees, and supervisors to develop written job task analysis for determining the appropriateness of assigned job classification;
Develops new job classifications, and revises/updates existing job classifications, determines minimum qualifications for hiring, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status, and other requirements appropriate to the position;
Reviews proposed or past compensation actions for compliance with applicable federal, state, and County policies, regulations, and procedures by application of County Merit Systems Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures;
Reviews, verifies, and processes changes, updates, and modifications to the compensation plan, classification system, and associated databases and files as necessary;
Researches and responds to inquiries into salary discrepancies and/or compensation/classification-related concerns;
Conducts compensation reviews and analysis in verifying pay rates for new hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, and other direct compensation;
Assists Human Resources management in developing and maintaining the compensation plan for the County that complies with local, state, and federal legislation, including monitoring the FLSA and other Wage-Hour provisions.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of some or all of the following:
- principles, practices, and techniques of delivery of human resources services in a governmental setting;
- type and content of occupations normally found in public jurisdictions;
- techniques of information gathering, processing, and presentation;
- federal, state, and local legislation affecting personnel programs;
- Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and other complex programs essential to performing daily activities;
- research/analysis methodology, techniques, and report preparation;
- knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations related to the area of assignment;
- designing and administering a variety of programs, including, but not limited to medical insurance, life and disability programs, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Skill in:
- researching and analyzing data and reports to develop clear and concise work products;
- communicating effectively, in writing and verbally;
- email communication and use of internet social networking sites;
- establishing and maintaining effective client working relationships;
- analyzing personnel situations, activities, and problems through various research methodologies;
- analyzing and evaluating job content;
- compiling, analyzing, and evaluating data and reports;
- writing, messaging, content development, communication, and presentation skills;
- planning, organizing, and coordinating activities, resources, and materials.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human resources management or other closely related field as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment and two years of professional level human resources experience in either compensation/classification, benefits/wellness programs, Human Resources Information Systems, and/or talent acquisition/recruitment.
(Additional relevant experience or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR
(2) Five years of experience with Pima County in a professional-level classification performing human resources responsibilities.
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.):
- Professional-level human resources work experience in a public sector agency or other organization.
- Experience conducting job/task analysis or developing job descriptions for an organization.
- Experience developing, conducting, and analyzing salary surveys or compensation studies for an organization.
- Experience developing and submitting human resources-related written reports with recommendations to upper-level management.
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. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
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.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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