Class and Compensation Specialist

Title: Class and Compensation Specialist

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $55,000-$65,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Classification and Compensation Specialist to join our team! The incumbent will provide specialized support to hiring managers, HR staff, and operational staff agency wide on position classification and compensation practices. Researches and reviews position classifications for Employee Work Profiles (EWPs) and provides accurate and thorough analysis and documentation of position classification designations and changes to ensure compliance with policy. Designs and prepares reports to summarize compensation data and analysis and provides information to support various pay action transactions. Maintains Intranet EWP library and ensures that all current and updated EWPs are communicated and accessible to agency staff. Communicates clearly and collaborates with agency staff to provide information and support on classification and compensation related requests. Assists with large classification and compensation projects as requested, including but not limited to career planning and agency wide reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

-Knowledge and experience applying human resource policies and principles;
 especially in the areas of compensation analysis, position assessment, and
 policy interpretation.
-Knowledge and experience performing position assessment and interpreting
 compensation data.
-Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on professional grammar, accuracy, and attention to detail.
-Experience gathering and interpreting information and data, and providing written analysis to communicate findings with others.
-Experience utilizing a spreadsheet program to gather, combine, manipulate, and analyze data.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion.

Additional Considerations

-Knowledge of DHRM Human Resource policies and procedures.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion. List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack

Email: angela.ablack@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.