Position Overview

The Classification and Compensation Coordinator manages the daily activities of the division’s classification and compensation program; assists in program design, development and enhancement; and provides ongoing monitoring and analysis of all aspects of the program to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and program integrity.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Conducts review and analysis of departmental requests for varied classification and compensation actions; develops reports of findings and recommendations for response
• Makes recommendations for job and pay structure changes in accordance with best practices and division policies, procedures and guidelines
• Analyzes and proposes recommendations for new and revised classification and compensation programs, systems and processes
• Recommends changes to existing job structures; pay scales; and compensation policies and procedures
• Performs market studies and internal job analyses to ensure pay practices and levels are competitive and equitable
• Responds to salary surveys requests and other external inquiries and requests for assistance
• Creates and update job specifications
• Provides analysis and input to inform management decision-making regarding proposed revisions of classification and compensation policies and related collective bargaining provisions
• Conducts review and analysis and recommends responses to union-initiated classification and compensation grievances
• Develops and maintains files, records, systems, forms and resources to support effective program administration
• Responds to department requests for information and assistance
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues in neighboring school divisions
• Develops and maintains regular and ad-hoc reports
• Manages special projects, as assigned

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field

Experience

Five years of experience in human resources management, including three years in job classification and/or salary administration

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration
• Knowledge of compensation issues, trends and best practices
• Knowledge of job evaluation principles, practices and methods
• Ability to analyze and evaluate human resources policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer and related hardware and software
• Knowledge of employment laws, including but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and federal minimum wage laws
• Skill in utilizing human resources information systems, applications and databases
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, charts and graphs
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to calculate pay change impacts

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months/ 248 Days/ 8 Hours

Salary Level: Universal 18

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range:$92,043 - $147,680