Human Resources Compensation Specialist

$59,592 - $72,654/Yr

Boulder County - Boulder, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Boulder, CO

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 tasks with a significant degree of independent judgment. The position aims to provide superior customer service to Boulder County government employees while promoting a culture of transparency, flexibility, and innovation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

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.
• Perform related work as required and may be reassigned in emergency situations.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with internal customers and provide outstanding customer service.

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

• Flexible work hours including a four-day workweek option.
• Generous vacation and medical leave.
• Caregiver leave.
• Infants-at-work program.
• PERA pension.