Administrative Services, Department of – DOAS Hiring For HR Spec 2- Classification/ Compensation at Atlanta, GA Full Time

(This position is full-time with benefits and time-limited anticipated to extended to September 1, 2025. Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, internal pay equity, and statewide rules.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Administration Division of the Department of Administrative Services is seeking an HR Specialist 2 who will provide technical assistance, consultation, and guidance on compensation and classification matters to statewide human resources professionals and agency leadership.

HR Classification & Compensation Specialist’s mission is to provide analytical support to a full range of compensation programs and services, including data analytics, data modeling, market pricing, job evaluation, salary survey participation, pay structure design, reward and recognition plan administration, merit processing, salary planning, and related functions. Performs activities in support of wage and salary programs. Conducts position audits, analyzes, and evaluates jobs using established evaluation systems, and recommends action concerning appropriate classification and pay level.

Provides analysis and support for all enterprise Classification and Compensation programs to ensure consistency in attracting, identifying, developing, and retaining a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Job Responsibilities:

·         HR Specialist 2 is responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with organizational leaders, developing a deep understanding of organizational operations, and utilizing this knowledge to guide job classification.

·         Analyze salary and related workforce data to create sound compensation decisions.

·         Assist in the evaluation of classification and compensation practices and structure. Research comparative practices perform analysis to provide insight into the status and recommend improvements in the delivery of classification and compensation solutions.

·         Provides enterprise-level expert tactical and strategic consultation and advisory services on Classification and Compensation matters, anticipating, assessing, and addressing business/operational needs for strategic and innovative solutions.

·         Develops, implements, and administers classification, compensation, and incentive policies, procedures, practices, and programs.

·         Draft Job descriptions, review, and make recommendations for amendments on current or already drafted job descriptions to help support the requested title, job summary, job responsibilities, series, and grade change.

·         Assist in the implementation of new position classification standards. Survey positions affected, determine appropriate grade levels under new standards, and establish procedures for implementing the new standard.

·         Ensure position classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards.

·         Participate in special projects or comprehensive studies as identified as they relate to Classification and Compensation.

·         Conduct job evaluations and analyses for existing and proposed jobs. Analyzes initial job study submissions for evaluation and determines salary upon study completion.

·         Guide classification and compensation practices to enterprise Human Resource Directors and team members. Able to provide subject matter expertise in classification and compensation and may provide leadership, training, work direction, and guidance to entry-level human resources staff and consultants.

·         Participates and completes external salary surveys.

·         Ensure compliance with standard practices and local, state, and federal laws.

·         Prepare reports related to classification and compensation.

·         Conducts workshops and training sessions on classification and compensation systems, policies, and procedures.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change.

This position may require some travel.

Completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and

telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience in human resources  

OR

One year of experience is required at the lower-level HR Specialist 2 (HRP021) or job equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to perform the job at the level listed successfully may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following items below. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS ON YOUR RESUME.  

·         Two years of previous State of Georgia Classification or Compensation experience

·         Two years of experience at the lower-level HR Specialist 1 (HRP020)

·         PeopleSoft HCM or other HCM system experience includes using queries to generate reports.

·         PHR, CP, SPHR, SCP, or CCP Certification

·         Advanced Microsoft Excel (lookups, formulas, pivot tables, macros, regression analysis)

·         One year of Professional level experience working with salary surveys and data

Applications accepted at Team Georgia Careers 

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.  The hiring agency will contact only those applicants selected for an interview.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DOAS is an equal opportunity employer

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job as stated below and may be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications.   Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated experience clearly indicated in their work history.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience in human resources OR One year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 1 (HRP020) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.