Compensation Specialist I or II
About The Position
Charleston County Human Resources is seeking a Compensation Specialist at Level I or II to provide technical expertise in compensation programs and initiatives. The role participates in salary surveys, analyzes internal and external market data, conducts job evaluations, and makes recommendations. It involves collaboration across teams and departments in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change. The position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the selected candidate’s skills and experience. Compensation Specialist I has a hiring range of $24.25 to $31.76 per hour; Compensation Specialist II has a hiring range of $27.17 to $35.58 per hour. The posting is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.
Requirements
- Compensation Specialist I: High school diploma or GED.
- Compensation Specialist I: Two or more years of experience working in an office environment; Human Resources experience preferred.
- Compensation Specialist I: Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing to staff in a non-technical manner.
- Compensation Specialist I: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Compensation Specialist II: Two or more years of experience working in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Compensation Specialist II: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
Nice To Haves
- Compensation Specialist I: Associate’s degree.
- Compensation Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- Compensation Specialist II: Prior classification and compensation experience, including experience with step pay plans and point factor evaluation systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track the County’s Longevity and Merit program; Compensation Specialist II serves as backup for this process.
- Participate in salary surveys and analyze data.
- Respond to compensation-related inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Participate in internal compensation meetings and regularly check the portal for new compensation requests.
- For Compensation Specialist II: review and determine appropriate FLSA classification.
- For Compensation Specialist II: review and update pay tables.
- For Compensation Specialist II: perform internal pay analysis and market pricing and analysis when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
