Human Resources Compensation Specialist

$59,592 - $72,654/Yr

Boulder County

Full-time - Entry Level

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Human Resources Compensation Specialist is a paraprofessional role within the Classification and Compensation team, responsible for performing complex and specialized work with a significant degree of independent judgment. The position aims to provide superior customer service to Boulder County government employees while supporting a culture of transparency, flexibility, and innovation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong analytical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, to analyze salary offers and develop job classification plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis for salary offer requests for new employees and promotions.
• Develop, implement, and administer job classification plans, including writing classification descriptions and making classification recommendations.
• Process Human Resources employee actions in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Provide technical personnel assistance to department directors, elected officials, employees, applicants, and the general public.
• Coordinate special projects and may participate in county-wide committees or task forces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of clerical and technical experience in working with numbers, compensation, or spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams environment.
• Strong math skills and ability to perform basic mathematics and algebra.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field such as psychology, communications, criminal justice, or public administration.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Caregiver leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Pet insurance