Compensation Analyst – Police & Fire Pay Plans

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create pay recommendations for police and fire services as part of a municipal compensation and classification analysis.

• Assess current pay frameworks, compare them with similar departments, and develop effective salary plans that aid in recruitment, retention, and internal fairness.

• Examine police and fire job classifications, salary schedules, pay policies, and pertinent labor agreements.

• Identify comparable jurisdictions and benchmark roles based on their responsibilities, rank, and organizational scope.

• Analyze base salaries, salary ranges, step progression, incentives, and specialty pays, considering variations in work schedules.

• Evaluate market competitiveness, internal equity, and pay compression both within and across ranks.

• Propose pay structures and progression strategies that align with municipal operational needs and compensation goals.

• Formulate cost estimates and implementation strategies, including employee placement within suggested pay scales.

• Compile findings and present recommendations to municipal leadership, human resources, finance, and public safety officials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in analyzing compensation and crafting pay plans for municipal police or fire departments.

• Background in conducting salary benchmarking as part of municipal compensation and classification assessments.

• Knowledge of public safety rank structures, pay progression, incentives, and specialty assignments.

• Proficient in Excel modeling with the capability to create precise, traceable comparisons and implementation cost estimates.

• Ability to articulate compensation findings and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Preferred experience in assessing compensation for both police and fire departments, including in union and nonunion contexts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive salary and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.