Description

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: $74,297.60 to $119,620.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under general direction, the Classification & Compensation Specialist is responsible for the leading, implementation, and integration of Grant PUDs compensation and classification strategy to enable the organization to attract and retain top talent.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implements and leads Grant PUDs compensation and classification philosophy and principles in compensation related decisions and processes.

• Provides professional guidance and leadership on Grant PUD’s compensation and classification programs. Ensure that positions are accurately classified, and employees are fairly and competitively compensated based on their skills, responsibilities, and market value.

• Partners with HRBPs, recruiters, managers, total rewards team and the Executive team on compensation and classification related matters.

• Acts as a consultant on base salary, deferred compensation, and pay and classification equity programs with organizational leaders and HR staff.

• Compensation Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to gather data on industry trends, salary ranges, and compensation practices to ensure competitive pay structures. Benchmark positions against external market data to determine appropriate salary ranges and compensation levels. Analyze internal pay equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation practices within the organization.

• Compensation Program Development and Implementation: Design and develop compensation programs, policies, and guidelines that align with Grant PUD’s overall compensation strategy and objectives.

• Develop and implement job classification structures, salary structures, and pay grades.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to compensation, such as minimum wage laws and pay equity regulations.

• Advises managers by providing guidance on offers for new hires and internal promotions that takes into consideration diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and pay equity.

• Leads and supports compensation processes including the classification, annual merit increase review, promotions, pay equity analysis and all programs related to compensation/classification.

• Communication and Training: Educate and train managers and employees on the organization's compensation policies, practices, and guidelines. Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on compensation-related matters. Communicate compensation changes, updates, and initiatives to employees.

• Reviews, evaluates, and revises Grant PUDs compensation programs regularly.

• Utilize HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and other technology tools to manage and maintain compensation data, salary structures, and employee records.

• Collaborate with the HRIS team to ensure accurate and efficient compensation data management and reporting.

• Conducts position evaluations, job audits, job classifications, position description creation, pay equity to support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and provide oversight of compliance with regulations and labor/employment laws.

• Designs, builds, and owns central compensation modeling and budgeting initiatives with HR leadership and Finance.

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Vision 2021.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

• Following all safety policies and procedures.

• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.

• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

• Following all safety policies and procedures.

• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.

• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

• Accept responsibility for safety of all team members and model safe behaviors by:

• Clearly defining and completing performance-focused safety activities required of you and your team.

• Supporting work stoppages by employees when they identify unsafe/hazardous working conditions.

• Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s)

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, a social, organizational science, or a closely related field or an equivalent level of education/experience

• five years of recent experience performing compensation and classification duties in organizations with 500+ employees.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in human resources, business administration, law, organizational/social science, or closely related field.

• Experience participating in compensation surveys.

• Experience setting salary ranges and pay grades.

• Experience in the utilities and/or energy sector.

License and Certification

Required

• WA Drivers License without Restrictions.

Preferred

• Professional certification such as Certified Compensation Professional, Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional or Senior Certified Professional, or HRCI Professional in Human Resources or HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☐Yes ☐No

• Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.

• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.