Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education is recruiting a Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst to support the agency’s classification and compensation functions through analysis, consultation, and application of Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) and VDOE policies. The role analyzes compensation and market data, conducts salary benchmarking and position classification studies, reviews proposed pay actions and position descriptions, prepares Agency Hiring Request forms, and produces HR-related reports to support agency decision-making.

The position requires substantial knowledge of compensation practices, employment laws, job evaluation, and market analysis, along with the ability to apply policies and produce defensible, data-driven recommendations. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available; final teleworking agreements are reviewed and approved upon hire. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of compensation principles, methodologies, strategies, market trends, pay factor analysis, and applicable compensation policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations affecting compensation and classification, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Pay Act.
• Considerable knowledge of job evaluation techniques, position classification principles, and methods for conducting job analyses and classification reviews.
• Knowledge of internal and external compensation market analysis methodologies and compensation survey tools, such as Mercer.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze compensation data, interpret market trends, evaluate pay alignment, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Ability to conduct thorough and defensible job analyses, position classification reviews, and compensation evaluations.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to compensation and classification decisions.
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced education or professional certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), is preferred.
• Experience using state human resources and financial technology systems, including Cardinal and PageUp, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting or leading project-based compensation initiatives, including compensation strategy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation and market data and prepare compensation studies to support agency pay decisions.
• Conduct internal and external salary benchmarking to evaluate competitiveness and inform compensation recommendations.
• Review proposed pay actions for compliance with DHRM pay factors, applicable policies, and internal equity considerations.
• Conduct position classification studies and job and organizational evaluations to determine appropriate classifications, role titles, pay bands, and functional alignment.
• Review position descriptions and related documentation for classification accuracy and completeness before recruitment postings.
• Prepare and validate Agency Hiring Request forms to align position duties, classification decisions, and salary recommendations.
• Prepare compensation, classification, and other HR-related reports to support analysis and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed