Compensation/Salary Survey Consultant

Compensation / Salary Survey Consultant

Location
Brazoria County Courthouse
111 E. Locust Street, Bldg. A-29, Suite 100
Angleton, Texas 77515

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires and Fingerprints.
• Type of Employment: Contact-Base year, plus 4 option years
• Estimate Pay: $80,000 to $100,000

Summary
Brazoria County seeks a qualified Salary Survey Consultant to analyze the County's step and grade compensation system and provide recommendations for improvements. The consultant will evaluate current job classifications, conduct a comprehensive total compensation survey, and develop a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation structure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in market analysis, classification systems, and salary benchmarking, specifically for government entities.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in conducting salary surveys and compensation analysis.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal compensation regulations.
• Experience working with public sector organizations is preferred.

• Proven expertise in evaluating pay scales, job descriptions, and market pay analysis for public sector organizations.
• Experience conducting job evaluation and classification studies for governmental entities.
• Familiarity with step and grade compensation systems, FLSA, EEOC guidelines, and public sector HR policies.

**Copies of all degrees/certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application, including five (5) references.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Certification in Compensation (CCP) or related credentials.
• Experience in evaluating pay scales, policies, job descriptions, and market pay analysis.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey findings and proposals.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality throughout the engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Compensation Program Development:
• Analyze Brazoria County's current step and grade compensation system, encompassing 35 grades and approximately 1590 positions.
• Develop a fair and competitive compensation program benchmarked against comparable counties.
• Evaluate and recommend adjustments to pay grades, including consolidations, deletions, and spread modifications.
2. Job Classification and Analysis:
• Review and enhance the classification system to align with EEOC guidelines.
• Establish job family groupings based on similar skills, qualifications, and responsibilities.
• Assess exempt and non-exempt status assignments in accordance with the FLSA.
3. Salary and Market Study:
• Conduct a comprehensive total compensation survey using job titles, duties, and responsibilities.
• Assign salary ranges reflecting market study results and provide detailed methodology.
• Identify and propose solutions for pay compression issues.
4. Policy and Procedure Development:
• Propose policies for promotions, demotions, lateral moves, and external recruitment compensation.
• Provide solutions for handling pay exceeding range maximums and evaluate seniority and certification pay.
• Recommend updates to the Personnel Policy Manual for consistency and compliance.
5. Consultation and Communication:
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Administration to ensure transparency and inclusivity.
• Define and implement communication strategies for process updates and feedback.
• Provide training and follow-up support to County personnel.
6. Deliverables and Documentation:
• Provide a detailed final report, including multiple recommendations with pros, cons, and associated costs.
• Deliver a timeline with milestones and a detailed fee schedule with cost breakdowns.
• Develop tools and processes for ongoing compensation system maintenance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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