Under the guidance of the Director of Workforce Strategy and the Manager of Classification and Compensation, the Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst will have the opportunity to lead a team of Classification and Compensation Analysts for offices under the jurisdiction of the County Board President. Assists in the coordination of activities, including pay schedules, salary increases, and other salary and grade adjustments. Assists in title compensation analysis to ensure staff are properly paid within established salary ranges. Participates in benchmarking efforts to recommend fair pay levels. Assists in the review and analysis of specific compensation issues relating to individuals or groups of employees subject to collective bargaining agreements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources, Compensation and/or Classification, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or Budget is required.
• Experience in compensation analysis or position classification is required.
• Experience utilizing Oracle or other ERP software systems is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Successful completion of college-level coursework in Compensation Management or possession of Compensation Professional Certification (CCP).
• Five (5) years of experience in the analysis, design and/or administration of compensation plans in a public sector or unionized environment.
Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
Health Care – Cook County established the nation’s first blood bank in 1937. Cook County Hospital was the first to have a dedicated unit for trauma services. Today our healthcare system treats more cancer patients than any other provider in the metropolitan area.
Technology – Cook County’s Bureau of Technology provides technology support to Cook County offices and employees, with its wide area network providing service to more than 120 municipalities.
Courts – Cook County oversees one of the nation’s largest unified criminal and civil justice system and administers the largest single jail site in the country.
Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
