Compensation & Classification Manager
Dorchester CountyDescription
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY.
POSTING MAY CLOSE WHEN A HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANT IS LOCATED.
JOB SUMMARY
This class manages the classification and compensation for the County; assists in the development, implementation and continuous maintenance of the County’s classification and compensation systems. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, does independent planning and implementation and reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees the county-wide classification and compensation program.
Supervises classification studies including job analyses, desk audits, salary surveys, and development and preparation of job descriptions.
Monitors and tracks the County’s Longevity and Merit program.
Conducts and completes salary surveys on behalf of Dorchester County, participates in public sector surveys and assists other municipalities and counties with salary questions.
Reviews and processes Position Change Request Forms including labor changes, reclassifications, conversions, and creation of job codes.
Determines and ensures appropriate FLSA classification and placement within the County's organization structure based upon application of job evaluation criteria.
Reviews and updates pay grade assignments, pay structures, pay tables, position listings, and various other position details across HR systems as appropriate.
Performs internal pay analysis as well as market pricing & analysis by reviewing appropriate data/information. Recommends changes, supports the analysis with cost projects for proposed changes.
Reviews and recommends salary offers above minimum for new hires in coordination with the Human Resources Director and hiring departments.
Assists in identifying benchmark jobs, preparing survey materials, and maintaining survey related data.
Provides training and instruction to Human Resources Representatives as appropriate in the day-to-day application of compensation programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintains and ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.
Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff.
Attends staff, committee and County meetings as required.
Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources administration, business administration, or a closely related field required.
Two (2) or more years of experience working in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field, required.
Prior experience in local government roles preferred.
Prior classification and compensation experience to include experience with step pay plans and point factor evaluation systems, preferred.Additional Requirements
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.