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TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Compensation Analyst
ABOUTTHIS POSITION:
EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE: $79,868.67 - 97,843.42
WORKLOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
POSTINGCLOSING DATE: Open until filled, priority consideration given to candidates who apply by Friday, July 3
WHAT YOUWILL BE DOING:
Performs complex, professional-level classificationand compensation duties in the Town's Human Resources Department to ensure theTown attracts, retains andsupports a high-performing workforce.
An employee in this class isresponsible for providing professional and technical support to employees atall levels of the organization in the areas of compensation and positionclassification. The Compensation Analyst works alongside the Assistant HRDirector to design and implement best-in-class rewards programs and assistswith the development and analysis of HR-related performance metrics to ensuresuccessful completion of goals and objectives. Work involves frequent contact with other employees, supervisors, and managersand the ability to communicate effectively with tact and discretion whilemaintaining confidentiality. Work is performed under general supervision of theAssistant Human Resources Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences,and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.
A SAMPLEOF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Computes appropriate starting salaries for new hires and internal transfers, promotions and demotions, ensuring salary offers are competitive and consistent with the internal equity of existing workforce.
• Receives and evaluates requests for position changes, including a review of Position Analysis Questionnaires, appropriate new pay grade and calculation of any changes to incumbent pay, if applicable.
• Gathers market data and continually reviews changes in market pay among competitors; makes recommendations for changes to the Assistant HR Director and HR Director, as appropriate.
• Works with Assistant HR Director on annual position study, including notifications to employees, gathering and analyzing job evaluation data, analyzing market data, etc. Makes recommendations for reclassifications, analyzes and determines incumbent pay changes and provides final communication to affected employees.
• Assists with any classification and pay studies needed outside of the annual position study, analyzing potential vendors and/or gathering applicable market data.
• Evaluates internal equity and makes recommendations for internal equity adjustments as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Town compensation policies, to include appropriate use of special assignment pay, special salary adjustments and interim pay, In collaboration with the Assistant HR Director, provides classification and compensation training for managers.
• Conducts salary surveys and participates in salary surveys, as determined, ensuring the Town receives salary data gathered when possible.
• Partners with Assistant HR Director on leading annual compensation processes to ensure appropriate delivery of annual merit awards. Collaborates with HR Consultants to ensure appropriate guidance on execution of process.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and timely processing and approval of all pay changes in Infor, in coordination with payroll.
• Administers the Town's pay policies and practices and reviews personnel action requests for accuracy and compliance with the Town's pay programs.
• Serves as a resource for employees with complex compensation questions; researches and resolves pay issues with the appropriate party and puts practices or actions in place to avoid future issues.
• Ensure compensation remains compliant with current federal, state, and local legislation, including required reporting. Conducts compensation-related audits as needed. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and recommends improvements or changes as needed for compliance and/or department efficiency.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Participates in annual budget process as needed and provides budget oversight for responsible areas.
• Creates reports and responds to requests from government agencies.
• May present to employees, supervisors, directors and Town Council.
• Performs other duties as required.

WHATYOU'LL NEED:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with abachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, humanresources or a closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years ofspecialty experience in the fields of classification and compensation; or anequivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Requirements
Experience performing classification and compensation dutiesin a government setting.
Certification as a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP,IPMA-SCP, and/or CCP.
WHO WEARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a currentpopulation of more than 72,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's BestPlace to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our HumanResources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - iscommitted to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with amission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizesindividual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package andhave a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Townis an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratingreceived in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WEOFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it'salso a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being anemployer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits,including:
Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Traditional sick and vacation leave
80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
Bereavement leave
13 paid holidays
Longevity Pay
Tuition assistance
Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP INMIND:
Providing a safe work environment for ouremployees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully completea pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required byposition), background verifications including references, criminal recordand driver's license check prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regardto age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, politicalaffiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.