Senior Compensation Analyst

Do you love solving puzzles? Obsessed with making sure job roles actually make sense? Join our team and step into a role where strategy meets impact; help us build workforce strategy that sets the standard for excellence in public service.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Classification & Compensation professional who’s ready to bring analytical expertise, thoughtful problem-solving, and a spark of creativity to one of our most essential HR functions. In this position, you'll tackle meaningful classification puzzles, ensure equitable and forward-thinking pay practices, and partner with departments across the city to strengthen the foundation of our organizational structure.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy transforming complex data into clear guidance, and find satisfaction in work that directly contributes to the organization’s success — this is your opportunity to make a bold difference. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and help us continue building a workforce that reflects Scottsdale’s high standards and values.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $95,368.00 annually.

• This position is currently located at 9191
  
  E. San Salvador Drive, but the department will be relocating to the downtown Scottsdale area later this year.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of professional level human resources experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

• Direct experience researching and analyzing job classifications and compensation and making recommendations based on the research.
• Relevant human resources certification.

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Conducts and analyzes job market data to make recommendations for and complete job reclassification requests.
• Writes clear and concise reports and develops descriptive materials for management review.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting and survey requirements.
• Evaluates and maintains jobs and job descriptions determines classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary ranges.
• Observes, interviews, and surveys employees to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
• Researches employee compensation programs and make recommendations based on internal policies and procedures.
• Responds to salary and job market surveys as well as general inquiries.

The position is listed as Human Resources Analyst Senior in the city system, this posting is for the Classifcation & Compensation assignment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a city office environment.
• May have the ability to work remotely, as needed.
• Lift and carry materials…