Human Resources Analyst - Classification and Compensation

City of Mesa (AZ) • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

A Human Resources Analyst is the first step in the Analyst series and is a professional level classification that performs responsible work in various assignments including recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, and other human resources functions. Incumbents in this class may be assigned to support various City departments, teams, and special projects. Work involves the acquisition and application of professional HR knowledge and the use of judgment and discretion in advising employees, supervisors, and Directors on HR policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. An HR Analyst may be assigned primarily to classification and compensation which involves completing job analyses, job studies, position reviews, salary surveys, and other market data analysis, job descriptions, and classification and compensation related reports in a timely manner with thorough research and analysis and sound recommendations. This class performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Good (1 - 3 years) human resources experience in a professional capacity involving recruiting and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, or other technical human resources work.
• Good (1 - 3 years) professional-level classification and compensation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Good (1 - 3 years) professional level experience in two or more of the following areas: recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, and/or employee relations.
• Public sector human resources experience.
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
• Public sector classification and compensation experience and a compensation professional certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Responsibilities

• Perform responsible work in various assignments including recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, and other human resources functions.
• Support various City departments, teams, and special projects.
• Acquire and apply professional HR knowledge.
• Advise employees, supervisors, and Directors on HR policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Complete job analyses, job studies, position reviews, salary surveys, and other market data analysis.
• Prepare job descriptions and classification and compensation related reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees