Compensation and Benefits Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Conduct and assess studies on compensation and benefits for public agencies in California.

• Analyze salaries, classifications, premiums, allowances, and overall compensation packages.

• Evaluate retirement costs and provisions under CalPERS for both classic and PEPRA members.

• Assess employer-provided health benefits, deferred-compensation contributions, leave programs, and premium-pay practices.

• Review compensation surveys, methodologies for market comparisons, data sources, and findings to ensure accuracy and defensibility.

• Develop fiscal-impact calculations and clearly articulate the underlying assumptions.

• Assist in meet-and-confer preparations through compensation analysis, costing, scenario modeling, and presentation materials.

• Provide technical assistance during labor discussions without representing or acting as legal counsel.

• Review draft reports and aid in translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Prepare executive summaries, staff reports, presentations, and supplementary materials for management and Board evaluation.

• Present findings or address technical inquiries during executive, stakeholder, or public Board meetings upon request.

• Collaborate effectively with agency management, human resources, finance, labor relations professionals, consultants, and legal counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in conducting or supporting compensation and benefits initiatives for California public agencies.

• Proficient understanding of CalPERS retirement provisions for both classic members and PEPRA.

• Experience in assessing health benefits, deferred compensation, paid leave, and premium pay as parts of overall compensation.

• Knowledge of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and California public-sector meet-and-confer processes.

• Experience in supporting meet-and-confer activities through analysis, costing, research, or technical consultation.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, report-writing, and quality assurance skills.

• Capability to convey technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Experience in preparing materials for executive or Board-level consideration.

• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and manage sensitive information with professionalism.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.