Compensation & Workforce Analytics Specialist

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as the County's professional staff resource responsible for supporting classification and compensation administration, workforce analytics, salary administration, market pricing, compensation reporting, compa-ratio calculations, and compensation policy support. Reports directly to the Manager of Employee Relations & Compliance and assists with the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of compensation programs designed to support equitable, competitive, legally compliant, and fiscally responsible pay practices throughout Pueblo County. The Compensation & Workforce Analytics Specialist serves as a resource to Human Resources leadership, County leadership, supervisors, and hiring managers by providing compensation analysis, workforce reporting, market research, classification support, salary administration assistance, and workforce analytics. This position plays an important role in maintaining compensation structures, supporting pay decisions, monitoring workforce trends, and ensuring compliance with applicable compensation laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of professional experience in Human Resources, compensation administration, workforce analytics, data analysis, finance, business analysis, or a related field required
• Must successfully pass background check

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Accounting, Organizational Development, or a closely related field preferred
• Conducting compensation studies, salary surveys, market analyses, classification reviews, workforce reporting, or compensation administration activities preferred
• Utilizing HRIS systems, reporting tools, databases, and workforce analytics software preferred
• Public sector or local government experience preferred
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
• SHRM-Certified Professional (CP) preferred
• SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP) preferred
• World at Work Compensation Certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Other related professional certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts classification reviews, job analyses, position evaluations, and compensation studies; assists with recommending job classifications and salary grade assignments based upon established compensation methodologies.
• Performs compensation analyses utilizing market data, internal equity reviews, compa-ratio calculations, workforce data, and compensation guidelines to support salary administration decisions.
• Assists hiring managers and Human Resources leadership with the evaluation of starting salary recommendations through the use of compensation guidelines, compa-ratio calculations, market pricing, candidate qualifications, and internal equity reviews.
• Conducts salary surveys, market benchmarking studies, compensation trend analyses, and competitive pay assessments to support recruitment, retention, and workforce planning efforts.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes compensation reports, workforce analytics, salary administration data, turnover statistics, vacancy reports, compensation dashboards, and workforce metrics used to support organizational decision-making.
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and communication of compensation policies, salary administration guidelines, compensation procedures, pay practices, and workforce compensation reporting tools.
• Performs internal equity reviews, compression analyses, compensation impact assessments, and pay structure reviews, and provides recommendations to Human Resources leadership.
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting compensation administration, including Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requirements and other compensation-related regulations.
• Assists with annual compensation reviews, salary structure maintenance, workforce compensation forecasting, and budget planning activities related to employee compensation.
• Prepares compensation reports, workforce analytics, presentations, and recommendations for Human Resources leadership, County leadership, and departmental stakeholders.
• Supports the One HR Team philosophy by sharing knowledge, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to department-wide projects and operational support efforts.
• Solicits changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings, improved service delivery, and organizational effectiveness.
• Attends meetings, classes, and trainings as required or requested by supervisor.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED