The Compensation Analyst role will support the HR Strategy & Informatics Division and the Talent Division with the development of compensation plans and models, while analyzing and reviewing positions, employee performance and succession data. The analyst will work with departments and divisions to evaluate job descriptions and classifications for both classified and unclassified positions, to determine appropriate grades, ranges and rates of pay, by preparing supporting documentation and justification speaking to the accuracy and methodology of the analysis. The Compensation Analyst will perform extensive market analysis and provide data that will support talent acquisitions and budget planning by reviewing changes in wages and making suggestions for long-term compensation planning. The analyst will provide support within the Human Resources Department on varying projects including CBA (collective bargaining agreement) analysis and preparation, the development and upgrade of Oracle Fusion compensation related elements, support of P/HR strategic projects and employment analysis.

· Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, prefer mathematics, statistics or human resources or the equivalent combination of education and experience, with an emphasis on position development, compensation and data analysis.

· Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred

· Four (4)+ years of business-related or analytical-related experience, preferably involving data analysis and financial modeling

· Experience working with compensation, position development, employee performance and succession planning within an HR department is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.