Compensation Consultant -Austin Human Resources

Job Description:

Compensation Consultant -Austin Human Resources

Description

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At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

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• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Austin Human Resources is on the lookout for an analytical, strategic, and highly motivated Compensation Consultant to join our team!

Are you ready to make a real impact on how compensation is administered? In this pivotal role, you'll be a trusted advisor for all things classification and compensation. You’ll expertly navigate complex data, city policies, and employment laws to provide recommendations on compensation programs and issues to ensure pay is competitive. Not only will you help guide compensation, but this role also ensures classifications are appropriately assigned.

As a key player on our team, you’ll participate in major projects-from analyzing organizational structures and job descriptions to conducting high-level market surveys and financial impact costs. You won’t just report numbers; you’ll identify trends in turnover and other indicators, recommending innovative solutions and providing essential training to stakeholders across the City of Austin.

Job Description:

Compensation Consultant

Purpose:

Plan and design a broad range of human resources services and programs citywide in the area of Compensation and Classification.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates major classification and compensation projects and programs.
  
• Develops compensation procedures and processes for the implementation of City or Department human resources policies or strategies.
  
• Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of classification and compensation issues and decisions.
  
• Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for various compensation problems and monitors implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.
  
• Analyzes organizational structures and jobs to establish job descriptions, classifications, placements, and market matches for pay comparison purposes.
  
• Analyzes complex compensation data to assure equitable pay practices and makes recommendations for adjustments.
  
• Coordinates the conducting and analysis of both formal and informal compensation surveys.
  
• Coordinates the development of cost estimates of the financial impact of compensation programs and actions.
  
• Provides advice and recommendations to management in order to make sound classification and compensation related decisions.
  
• Analyzes morale indicators and other personnel measurements such as but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances, and presents recommendations for new or revised compensation programs.
  
• Provides training to various stakeholders including employees, supervisors, managers and the human resources community on compensation topics and procedures
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of classification and compensation practices.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing Compensation.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communications sufficient to clearly convey and receive information and ideas
  
• Skill in handling hostile, conflict, and uncertain situations
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and human resources related software.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to learn and interpret the City of Austin's Personnel Policies.
  
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis.
  
• Ability to handling hostile, conflict, and uncertain situations.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of compensation programs.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  
• Ability to train others.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus four (4) years of related experience.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and fostering strong working relationships with client groups.
  
• Experience leading job analyses, market reviews, and conducting cost projections analyses.
  
• Experience designing and reviewing alternative pay programs.
  
• Experience conducting training on Compensation or Human Resources-related topics.
  
• Advanced experience in Excel and Access.
  
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or related Human Resources certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Human Resources is seeking an analytical, strategic, and highly motivated Compensation Consultant to help shape the City’s compensation and classification programs. In this pivotal role, you’ll influence how pay structures support our workforce, ensure equity and competitiveness, and guide departments through data‑driven decision‑making.

You’ll collaborate with leaders and HR partners across the City to analyze compensation data, interpret policies and employment laws, and provide clear, actionable recommendations. From conducting market studies and job analyses to evaluating organizational structures and developing compensation processes, your work will directly impact how the City attracts and retains top talent.

As a key contributor, you’ll support major projects, identify trends in turnover and workforce indicators, and recommend innovative solutions that strengthen the City’s compensation programs. You’ll also deliver training to employees, supervisors, managers, and HR professionals, empowering stakeholders to understand and apply compensation principles effectively.

If you’re detail‑oriented, collaborative, and passionate about public service and data‑driven problem‑solving, we encourage you to apply and help us build a fair, transparent, and forward‑thinking compensation framework for the City of Austin.

Salary Range:

$71,630 - $90,980 depending on qualifications and experience.

Office Location:

One Texas Center, 505 Barton Spring Road, Ste. 600, Austin, Texas 78704

Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Alternative schedules and remote work options are available; however, the position requires at least 40% in-office each week. A flexible hybrid schedule may be offered after successful completion of the probationary period.

Driving Requirement:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.


Employment Application

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• Please include all current and previous employment you wish to be evaluated as part of your qualifications.
  
• Your Work History must list job titles, employment dates, duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position.
  
• Starting salary is based on the relevant experience documented in your application.
  
• The hiring process may include assessments, screening interviews, panel interviews, and a final interview with leadership.
  
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Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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If you are selected to interview:

Top candidates will be required to provide:

• Proof of education (high school, GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees).
  
• Proof of professional licenses or certifications.
  
• DD‑214 (for military or veteran applicants) prior to confirming a start date.
  

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-03