Classification and Compensation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Analyze organizational charts and job descriptions, collect employee feedback, and facilitate a clear position-audit process.

• Implement a uniform, equitable job-evaluation method and suggest revisions to classifications, grades, and job-title guidelines.

• Assess differences between professional and paraprofessional library positions, including relevant qualification criteria.

• Update job descriptions to accurately represent essential functions, qualifications, and ensure compliance with ADA and FLSA, while outlining career pathways.

• Perform benchmark compensation studies, evaluate salary structures and progression, and address issues related to pay equity, compression, recruitment, and retention.

• Collaborate with HR, employees, supervisors, leadership, and union representatives through organized virtual and in-person engagements.

• Estimate implementation costs and timelines, draft and finalize reports, and present recommendations to decision-makers.

• Educate staff on the job-evaluation methodology to ensure the organization can sustain the system.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five years of pertinent experience in classification and compensation consulting.

• Proficient in job analysis, position evaluation, salary benchmarking, and development of compensation structures.

• Capability to assess internal equity and salary compression, translating findings into actionable pay recommendations.

• Understanding of ADA and FLSA considerations in job descriptions with the ability to evaluate relevant occupational qualification requirements.

• Skill in engaging both employee and management stakeholders, communicating findings, and documenting a feasible study.

• Experience with public libraries, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations (preferred).

• Familiarity with unionized workforces, library career pathways, and training HR personnel to uphold classification systems (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and engagement.