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Class & Compensation Analyst / Senior Class & Compensation Analyst

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Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00310

Division

Regional Administration

Department

HR Business Partners

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

The Metropolitan Council's Regional Administration Division is accepting applications for a Class & Compensation Analyst or Senior Class & Compensation Analyst. This vacancy may be filled at either classification based on the candidate's qualifications and business needs.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council,the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us is on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

Metropolitan Council's Regional Administration divisionprovides enterprise services that are aligned with the Council's vision. We strive to be a trusted strategic partner by delivering integrated, collaborative, efficient, and responsive services.

TheHuman Resourceswork unit within the Regional Administration divisionworks with all divisions of the Metropolitan Council to provide proactive solutions for the Council's workforce needs in the areas of recruitment, labor relations, benefits, training, organizational development, occupational health, and wellness.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Class & Compensation Analyst provides support to the Human Resources department in the areas of compensation, job evaluation and classification. Responsibilities include assisting with market surveys, running routine reports, supporting collective bargaining for small bargaining units, conducting job evaluation matches to determine proper salary grade and job classification, and conducting internal salary analyses.

TheSenior Class & Compensation Analyst serves as a technical expert in compensation, labor costing, and job evaluation and classification. Responsibilities include independently conducting market surveys and analysis, preparing reports on compensation and pay equity, supporting collective bargaining through labor costing and analysis for large or multiple bargaining units, conducting job evaluations, planning and leading classification studies, and conducting salary analyses.

What you would do in this job

+ Evaluate jobs using the Council’s job evaluation system to determine appropriate job classification; make recommendations to HR leadership for approval and implementation; and document classification actions and decisions.

+ Participate in and support job classification studies and evaluations.

+ Develop, update, and maintain job classification specifications and descriptions.

+ Complete salary analyses for off-cycle reviews; assist with larger salary studies and analyses.

+ Research, analyze and apply federal/state regulations to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Pay Equity reporting, and other State and Federal laws.

+ Analyze union and management proposals in relation to desired goals and outcomes; provide accurate and detailed costing and analysis of union and management proposals; and participate in collective bargaining by presenting research to support management proposals or respond to union proposals for specialty bargaining units and agreements. Research other public sector entities, market trends, and best practices; provide compensation analysis and data support to outside vendors as part of compensation review processes.

+ Respond to inquiries, instruct, and advise management of the proper and consistent administration of the compensation program and the coordination with benefit provisions of labor agreements and the unrepresented plan.

+ Respond to surveys, conduct market research, and analyze the results of survey data.

+ Utilize PeopleSoft HRIS to administer pay programs and run established queries as needed for compensation analysis and reporting.

+ Perform other duties directly related to the position as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Class & Compensation Analyst:

Any of the following combinations of completed education in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field; AND experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting, and conducting salary analyses:

+ Master's degree with at least one year of experience

+ Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience

+ Associate degree with at least five years of experience

+ High school diploma/GED with at least seven years of experience

Senior Class & Compensation Analyst:

Any of the following combinations of completed education in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field; AND experience in compensation administration, HRIS administration, or job evaluation and classification that includes data analysis and compensation/salary analysis:

+ Master's degree with at least three years of experience

+ Bachelor's degree with at least five years of experience

+ Associate degree with at least seven years of experience

+ High school diploma/GED with at least nine years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Experience in public sector classification and compensation, and job evaluation in a unionized environment.

+ Experience with the Hay job evaluation methodology.

+ Experience with Oracle or PeopleSoft HRIS.

+ Experience in developing and modifying HRIS queries to extract information to prepare reports and analyze information.

+ Experience and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to integrate equity initiatives meaningfully into work products and processes.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of human resources practices and principles, including base pay salary administration; statistical techniques including regression analysis; survey techniques; position matching; and market pricing.

+ Knowledge of job classification and evaluation principles.

+ Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to human resources management in the public sector.

+ Skilled in using HRMS systems for managing human resources processes.

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint.

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to manipulate, lookup, and integrate data across multiple data sources.

+ Analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

+ Ability to plan, organize and manage work responsibilities.

+ Ability to develop metrics, measure results, manage databases, and analyze and interpret data.

+ Ability to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.

+ Ability to provide clear and effective written and verbal communications.

+ Ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships and gain the confidence and trust of key customers and stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

1. We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

2. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

3. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Class & Compensation Analyst

Union/Grade: Non-Represented / Grade G

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Full Salary Range: $38.53 - $62.53 hourly / $80,142.40 - $130,062.40 annually

Senior Class & Compensation Analyst

Union/Grade: Non-Represented / Grade I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive:No

Full Salary Range: $45.05 - $73.11 hourly / $93,704.00 - $152,069.00 annually

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office setting. May require travel between primary work site to other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council,you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type 'N/A' if not applicable.

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Please select the option below that best reflects your completed education and experience level.

+ Master's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field AND at least one year of experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting and conducting salary analyses.

+ Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field AND at least three years of experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting and conducting salary analyses.

+ Associate degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field AND at least five years of experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting and conducting salary analyses.

+ High school diploma/GED AND at least seven years of experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting and conducting salary analyses.

+ Some education in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field AND/OR some experience in human resources that includes data analysis and reporting and conducting salary analyses.

+ None of the above.

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Please select the areas below with which you have work experience (select all that apply).

+ Experience in public sector classification and compensation.

+ Experience with job evaluation in a unionized environment.

+ Experience with the Hay job evaluation methodology.

+ Experience with Oracle.

+ Experience with PeopleSoft HRIS.

+ Experience in developing and modifying HRIS queries to extract information to prepare reports and analyze information.

+ Experience and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to integrate equity initiatives meaningfully into work products and processes.

+ None of the above.

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Describe your work experience in job evaluation and classification, including if you have done this work in the public sector; please note in which jobs you performed this work. If you do not have this experience, type 'none' or 'N/A'.

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Describe your work experience in compensation administration (research market trends and best practices, analyze salary data, costing analysis, etc.), including in which jobs you performed this work. If you do not have this experience, type 'none' or 'N/A'.

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Describe your work experience with the Hay job evaluation methodology. If you do not have this experience, type 'none' or 'N/A'.

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Describe your work experience with Oracle or PeopleSoft HRIS, including specific tasks performed and any experience in developing and modifying HRIS queries. If you do not have this experience, type 'none' or 'N/A'.

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Describe one specific example of how you integrated racial equity into your work processes. If you do not have this experience, type 'none' or 'N/A'.

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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