The Human Resources Department’s mission is to support our customers in accomplishing their missions by attracting and retaining a highly skilled and diversified workforce that is compensated and rewarded for its effort in an equitable, safe and responsible work environment. The Human Resources Compensation Associate facilitates the operation of the City's classification systems, the application of federal and state compensation laws to municipal employees, coordinates the position control process including logging, updating, adding and entering data in the city’s systems. The Associate is responsible for the processing of sensitive and confidential personnel transactions and maintenance of employee records, reviewing data for accuracy, creating/maintaining spreadsheets and activity logs, and assisting in various classification and compensation projects.
City of Richmond Core Values:
Community Centric Service; Unity; Respect; Innovative; Trust; Accountability.
Supervision Exercised/Received:

• Exercised: This classification typically does not supervise other employees but may serve as a lead worker. 
• Received: This classification typically reports to a compensation lead work/supervisor, Human Resources Division Chief or another level of manager. 
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES: 

• Under direct supervision, reviews and analyzes market data and internal data to make recommendations on leveling, salary ranges and salary recommendations.
• Provides education to staff on position pay plans, compensation processes and internal resources 
• Executes and improves core processes such as annual merit/bonus administration and short-term incentive administration 
• Partners with key stakeholders and other HR staff to drive completion of compensation projects 
• Coordinates and manages programs and projects; prepares necessary forms and other documentation; performs necessary administrative duties related to programs 
• Under direct supervision, performs compensation data analysis and reporting for stakeholders leveraging the HRIS system
• Prepares and maintains complex MS Excel spreadsheets
• Communicates status updates to associates 
• Prepares, distributes and submits reports, logs, notes and other documents 
• Performs administrative duties and provides back-up support 
• Assists with special projects and ensures compliance of all compensation programs with federal, state and local regulations and programs 
• Leverages technology to increase productivity and efficiencies 
• Performs all additional related duties and responsibilities as required. 
• Conducts peer group analysis and research of market data. 

Required Training and Experience: 

• 3 years of Human Resources experience 
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service focus delivers on customer commitments. 
• Attention to detail and a commitment to follow through; Owns the work and is dependable. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 
• Strong analytical and independent decision-making skills in core job functions 
• Proven organizational skills – must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment. 
• Critical thinking skills – seeks to understand root cause and find effective solutions. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Works well with others and builds strong relationships. 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Expresses opinions and innovative ideas 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 
• Experience using Oracle-based or similar HRIS systems. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience, including virtual team platforms for meetings, shared team documents, and instant messaging communications. 
• City of Richmond community awareness and values 

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred or 
• HRCI HR Certification (PHR/PHR) or 
• SHRM HR Certification (SHRM-CP) 

 PreferredTraining and Experience: 

• 2 years of work experience, with a preference for experience in Compensation, Analytics, Accounting, Finance or Payroll 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; Business Administration; Public Administration or a related field 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.