Under the direction of the Director of Workforce Strategy and the Manager of Classification and Compensation, performs all compensation-related analysis for positions County-wide. Manages Cook County pay plans, evaluates compensation practices, and recommends appropriate compensation structure for Cook County Departments. Works closely with the Labor Relations Division and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to perform technical data analysis to develop and update union and non-union pay plans. Creates and revises pay plans for all Collective Bargaining Agreements in collaboration with the Labor Relations Division. Advises management on the impact of union and non-union pay plans on personnel. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Cook County pay plans. Reviews and creates job descriptions to ensure classification compliance. Prepares Implementation Letters for distribution to Cook County Bureaus, Departments, Agencies and Offices notifying them of compensation and benefit-related changes to CBA and other Board actions. Works with the Office of the Comptroller to ensure salary adjustments are implemented. Updates Oracle system with necessary compensation-related data. Prepares detailed cost impact analysis. Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required.
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources; Compensation and/or Classification; HRIS; or as a Budget professional is required.
Experience utilizing Oracle or other ERP software systems is required.
Experience using Microsoft Excel is required.
**At the time of the interview, candidates may be required to complete an exercise demonstrating their Excel software proficiency level. This exercise will be a part of the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful completion of college-level coursework in Compensation Management or possession of Compensation Professional Certification (CCP).
Four (4) years of experience in the analysis, design and/or administration of compensation plans in a public sector or unionized environment.
• Professional compensation work experience in a unionized work 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.
