Compensation Manager

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for managing and coordinating complex human resources projects that require specialized knowledge and overseeing the performance of professional work of the projects in the Classification & Compensation Division. Conducts research, provides data and recommendations, and implements solutions to achieve goals and objectives. Serves as team leader on special projects assigned by department management. May exercise supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in business, finance, management, or related field, with focus on Human Resources or organizational resource planning, to include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of Human Resource techniques, methods, procedures, and practice.
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and basic mathematical skills.
Knowledge of position/job analysis and labor market survey procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of organizational strategic planning and operations research.
Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
Skill in utilizing personal computers and associated MS Windows-based software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Access) and enterprise resource management software.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to analyze complex data and develop clear and concise written reports and presentations.
Ability to plan and coordinate complex assignments, utilizing additional staff, if necessary.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
Ability to recruit, supervise, train, develop, and evaluate staff.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
Ability to work primarily inside an office environment with occasional visits to field environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional by World at Work.
Experience and expertise in Classification & Compensation.
Experience and expertise in Total Compensation and Pay Structure development.
Experience and expertise in budget development.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates projects and activities between the Classification & Compensation Division and other Human Resources divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
Partners with customer departments to assist in evaluating, developing, and implementing operating policies and procedural improvements to ensure effectiveness and consistencies to human resources policies and procedures.
Prepares and delivers presentations as needed.
Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing issues within department or division.
May assist in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
May supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Assists in the performance of special projects as assigned by the Human Resources Department.
Provides assistance to other departments on Human Resources issues.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.