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Job Description
Salary: $65,304 - $78,895 Annually (GS.12E)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST) *Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: City Hall, 101 East 11th Street
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: Human Resources
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this classification manages the City’s classification, compensation, position control, and FLSA compliance functions. Duties include analyzing positions to determine appropriate classification and pay, reviewing salary actions for internal equity and policy compliance, conducting annual market salary and benefit surveys to ensure competitiveness, recommending budgeted compensation adjustments, and advising department leaders on compensation and classification matters. This specialized analytical HR role requires independent judgment, advanced compensation knowledge, and expertise in wage and hour law.
SERIES LEVEL: The Senior HR Compensation Analyst is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Administers and manages the City’s classification and compensation programs, including job analysis, job evaluation, position audits, salary administration, and pay equity review to ensure an effective, competitive, and legally compliant compensation system.
Conducts comprehensive classification and compensation studies by analyzing job questionnaires, organizational structures, position duties, and labor market data to determine appropriate job classifications, salary grades, and compensation recommendations.
Develops, revises, and maintains class specifications, compensation documentation, salary administration records, and classification histories; establishes new classifications and modifies existing classifications to align with organizational and operational needs.
Maintains and administers the City-wide position control and compensation management systems, ensuring the accuracy of authorized positions, salary assignments, pay grades, and approved organizational changes.
Reviews, analyzes, and approves personnel transaction requests related to compensation, including salary adjustments, reclassifications, promotions, demotions, acting assignments, and other pay-related actions.
Designs, conducts, and evaluates salary and benefits surveys, labor market studies, and compensation benchmarking analyses; prepares recommendations regarding market competitiveness, pay structure revisions, internal equity adjustments, and compensation program enhancements.
Develops compensation cost models, salary projections, and “what-if” analyses to support annual budget development, workforce planning, recruitment strategies, retention initiatives, and long-range financial planning.
Provides technical consultation and advisory support to managers, supervisors, department directors, and employees regarding compensation policies, salary placement, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations, pay administration, classification issues, and applicable personnel regulations.
Prepares, analyzes, and presents a variety of compensation, classification, workforce, and statistical reports to support executive decision-making, policy development, organizational studies, and departmental operations.
Consults with departments regarding workforce planning, organizational design, employee competency development, salary compression, retention issues, and strategic compensation solutions.
Participates in compensation-related surveys, committee assignments, special studies, and organizational projects to support efficient and effective Human Resources operations.
Collaborate with various departments to assess and determine if job classifications require designation as safety-sensitive, child-sensitive, and/or necessitate a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) status and other compensation-related regulatory classifications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Facilitate the annual job classification review process, partnering with departmental leadership and the Budget Department to align new position requests and classification changes with fiscal year financial planning.
Partner with departmental leadership and HR Business Partners to investigate and resolve compensation discrepancies, including overpayments, retroactive adjustments, and position classification issues.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any): None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related discipline, paired with four years of increasingly responsible professional experience within compensation administration; or a Master’s Degree in a matching field combined with three years of specialized compensation analysis experience; or eight years of equivalent, progressive professional background in compensation analysis; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver’s License Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of compensation and classification principles and practices; general human resources principles and practices; mathematical concepts, including statistics; job analysis methods; test development practices; records maintenance principles; performance appraisal principles and practices; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; job evaluation methods; negotiation techniques; and customer service principles.
Skill in providing customer service; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducting job analysis, job evaluation, and salary costing; analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data; interpreting descriptive statistics; using a computer and related software applications; preparing reports; speaking in public; and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Safety Sensitive: NO Child Sensitive: NO Dept of Transportation (CDL): NO
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
Our Organization
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
- Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
- Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
- Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
- Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
- Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
Why Choose Chattanooga?
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community, highlighted by our Work For America - Spotlight. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
- Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
- Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
- Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
- The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
- Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
- Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
- Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! —and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
