Compensation Administrator
Apply NowCompany: City of Norfolk, VA
Location: Norfolk, VA 23503
Description:
Salary : $68,675.00 - $111,968.00 Annually
Location : Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Special Project w/Retirement
Job Number: 12997
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk is ranked as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family by multiple publications. Working for the City of Norfolk offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With a commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can serve your community while doing well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that values authenticity, individuality, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of Human Resources attracts, develops, and retains diverse and exceptional employees committed to supporting our vibrant and resilient coastal community. We are currently seeking a Compensation Administrator that will assist the Compensation Team in the administration of the City's compensation programs. This administrator role will focus on supporting compensation data management, assisting with job evaluations, and helping ensure the City's pay practices are equitable, competitive, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position will be responsible for leading City-wide compensation projects and initiatives.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Education/Experience
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
03
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
05
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
06
How many years of experience working directly in the areas of employee compensation and classification or closely related experience do you possess?
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Do you have experience working in the public sector (city, county, or federal government) performing the duties of classification and compensation?
08
Please describe your professional level experience working in Human Resources performing classification and compensation duties. If none, type N/A.
09
What compensation reports have you developed and/or maintained? If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience with implementing new compensation structures?
11
Please describe a specific compensation project you have worked on? If none, type N/A.
12
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
Required Question
Location : Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Special Project w/Retirement
Job Number: 12997
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk is ranked as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family by multiple publications. Working for the City of Norfolk offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With a commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can serve your community while doing well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that values authenticity, individuality, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of Human Resources attracts, develops, and retains diverse and exceptional employees committed to supporting our vibrant and resilient coastal community. We are currently seeking a Compensation Administrator that will assist the Compensation Team in the administration of the City's compensation programs. This administrator role will focus on supporting compensation data management, assisting with job evaluations, and helping ensure the City's pay practices are equitable, competitive, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position will be responsible for leading City-wide compensation projects and initiatives.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage the City's compensation and classification programs, including the creation of salary structures and job classification systems.
- Conduct regular market analysis and salary surveys to ensure the City's compensation practices are competitive within the public sector and private industry.
- Collaborate with HR leadership and other departments to ensure compensation practices align with overall organizational strategy and goals.
- Provide expert consultation on pay equity, salary adjustments, and classification reviews.
- Analyze internal compensation data and ensure alignment with industry standards, while promoting fair and equitable pay practices.
- Manage job evaluations and ensure that all positions are accurately classified according to responsibilities and qualifications.
- Prepare and present reports on compensation trends, pay equity, and classification findings to City leadership and stakeholders.
- Administer the City's compensation programs, including merit and performance-based salary increases.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget related to compensation and staffing resources.
- Stay informed about state and federal compensation regulations, and make recommendations for adjustments to ensure compliance.
Education/Experience
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- At least seven years of experience in compensation management, human resources administration, or a related field, with an understanding of compensation data analysis and program administration.
- Proficiency in compensation software, data management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations related to compensation.
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.
- Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
- Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
- Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
- Retirement
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
- The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
- Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
- Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
- No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
03
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
05
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College (6 months or more)
- Vocational/Technical Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
06
How many years of experience working directly in the areas of employee compensation and classification or closely related experience do you possess?
- No experience
- Less than a year
- 1-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 7-10 years
- More than 10 years
07
Do you have experience working in the public sector (city, county, or federal government) performing the duties of classification and compensation?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your professional level experience working in Human Resources performing classification and compensation duties. If none, type N/A.
09
What compensation reports have you developed and/or maintained? If none, type N/A.
10
Do you have experience with implementing new compensation structures?
- Yes
- No
11
Please describe a specific compensation project you have worked on? If none, type N/A.
12
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran
- I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question