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COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

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COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

Salary

$24.25 - $29.32 Hourly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37296

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

HRD-COMPENSATION

Opening Date

10/01/2025

Closing Date

10/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Job Classification: Compensation Specialist

Division: Compensation

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In the Compensation Division of the Human Resources Department, performs various routine professional duties involved in performing compensation and classification projects, such as researching compensation trends and practices, participating in salary surveys and job audits, analyzing costs associated with salary increases and analyzing salary actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Reviews and processes compensation for various personnel actions

•Participates in salary surveys

•Conducts job analyses, reviews data gathered and performs site visits.

•Researches and applies market data collected. Makes appropriate recommendations.

•Conducts job classification audits as requested.

•Participates in basic compensation-related special projects.

•May prepare management reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable. The individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year related to human resources is required.

Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 18

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which scenario best describes your education and experience?

+ Bachelor's Degree or beyond in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field and AT LEAST one (1) year of experience related to HR and/or compensation.

+ Bachelor's Degree or beyond in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field and LESS THAN one (1) year of experience related to HR and/or compensation.

+ Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field and AT LEAST three (3) years of professional experience related to HR and/or compensation.

+ Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field and LESS THAN three (3) years of professional experience related to HR and/or compensation.

+ High School Diploma and AT LEAST five (5) years of professional experience related to HR and/or compensation.

+ High School Diploma and LESS THAN five (5) years of professional experience related to HR and/or compensation.

03

Please indicate your degree of study:

+ Business Administration

+ Public Administration

+ Economics

+ Human Resources

+ Liberal Arts

+ Social Science

+ Other

+ I don't have a degree of study

04

Which of the following certifications do you have? (Check all that apply)

+ Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

+ Advanced Certified Compensation Professional

+ Master Certified Compensation Professional (MCCP)

+ Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP)

+ Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

+ Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

+ SHRM- CP

+ SHRM-SCP

+ None of the above

05

Do you have experience evaluating and grading jobs, analyzing job descriptions and performing market analysis?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Which of the following do you have experience working in? (check all that apply)

+ Conducting salary surveys

+ Performing job analysis

+ Conducts job classification audits

+ None of the above

07

Please explain your working knowledge of HR compensation. (Please note stating "See resume" IS NOT an acceptable answer and may delay your application review).

08

Are you currently a City of Houston Human Resources Employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question