Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst

City of Meridian•Cocoa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Total Rewards & Compensation Analyst supports the administration and evaluation of the City of Meridian’s compensation, classification, and total rewards programs. This position performs advanced analytical work to support internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position serves as a technical resource on compensation and classification matters and provides data-driven analysis and recommendations to the Human Resources Director. The role also provides limited analytical support related to employee benefit programs through review of vendor-provided data and reporting.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field; Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered
Requires five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation analysis, classification, or total rewards administration
Requires three (3) years experience in benefit plan administration
Knowledge of compensation theory, job evaluation methodologies, and public sector pay structures
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and HRIS reporting tools
Ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for leadership
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides reports, analysis, and recommendations to the Human Resources Director, Compensation Team, and leadership
Provides exceptional customer service when responding to internal and external customers
Keeps the Human Resources Director informed of work progress, issues, and recommendations
Supports HR projects and initiatives related to compensation, classification, and total rewards
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports the administration and maintenance of the City’s compensation and classification programs, including salary structures, step plans, and job classifications, and provides related recommendations
Conducts job evaluations and classification reviews to support appropriate classification and alignment with assigned duties
Maintains and updates job descriptions and classification documentation
Monitors internal equity, pay compression, and compensation trends and provides recommendations for leadership consideration
Performs market benchmarking using salary surveys and comparable public sector data
Evaluates the effectiveness of compensation structures and provides recommendations based on market trends, internal equity, and organizational needs
Reviews Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status and provides recommendations consistent with federal and state law
Supports the evaluation of employee benefit programs through analysis of vendor-provided reports and data
Reviews benefit utilization and cost trend information to support program evaluation and planning
Assists with benefits-related analysis during renewal and planning processes
Provides analytical support to leadership to inform total rewards decisions
Supports City's benefit plans and employees to include QLE's, Open Enrollment, New Hires, etc.
Prepares compensation and benefits data to support collective bargaining and labor agreement analysis
Develops cost projections and scenario modeling related to compensation adjustments and labor proposals
Supports workforce planning initiatives through compensation and workforce analytics
Develops and maintains reports and analytical tools to monitor workforce trends, compensation metrics, and HR data
Ensures accuracy and integrity of compensation data within HRIS systems, including Workday
Collaborates with Finance and Payroll to validate workforce and compensation data
Prepares reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Compensation Team, and City Council
Provides technical guidance to Human Resources staff and department leadership regarding compensation, classification and benefits matters
Supports the Human Resources Director and Compensation Team in evaluating compensation policies, pay structures, and total rewards strategies
Supports the Benefits Committee and City of Meridian Employee Benefit Plan Trust