Senior Public Sector Compensation & Classification Consultant
Job in
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, 83701, USA
Listed on 2026-09-24
Listing for:
AlphaHire
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-24
Job specializations:
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alpha Gov is seeking a Senior Public Sector Compensation & Classification Consultant to lead and support compensation, classification, and pay-plan studies for municipal, county, utility, school, and other public-sector clients.
You will provide technical leadership on job classification, market compensation analysis, internal equity, FLSA compliance, salary structures, and implementation recommendations. Ideal candidates have completed compensation and classification studies for cities, counties, public utilities, or comparable government agencies.
This is a project-based consulting role supporting current and future Alpha Gov public-sector engagements.
What you’ll do:- Lead compensation and classification studies for public-sector organizations
- Review job descriptions, org structures, and employee questionnaires; conduct interviews as needed
- Evaluate positions and develop job families, classifications, grades, and career structures
- Conduct public-sector market surveys and peer comparisons
- Analyze competitiveness, internal equity, compression, and pay relationships
- Develop salary schedules, ranges, and implementation options
- Review FLSA exempt/nonexempt classifications
- Prepare fiscal-impact and phased implementation scenarios
- Present findings to executives, boards, elected officials, and employees
- Contribute technical content to Alpha Gov proposals, scopes, and work plans
- Document methodologies and recommendations clearly and defensibly
- 7+ years compensation, classification, or HR consulting experience
- Direct experience completing compensation and classification studies for municipalities, counties, public utilities, or other government entities
- Experience developing public-sector pay plans and salary structures
- Strong FLSA knowledge
- Experience with job analysis, market surveys, internal equity, and compression analysis
- Strong writing, presentation, and stakeholder facilitation skills
- Advanced Excel or comparable tools
- CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar
- Experience presenting at public meetings or to elected officials
- Utility / special-district study experience
- Public-sector collective bargaining familiarity
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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