Compensation Manager / HR Specialist VI - Hybrid

Compensation Manager / HR Specialist VI - Hybrid

Salary : $95,892.00 - $124,656.00 Annually

Location : Statewide, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : AAA-09136-120225

Department : Department of Personnel & Administration

Division : Division of Human Resources

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 17 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Type of Announcement : This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : 1525 Sherman St Denver, Co 80203

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado . Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application.

Description of Job : The Division of Human Resources Supports Human Resources in Colorado State Government

The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) provides decentralized human resources for the Colorado state government. DHR is responsible for the oversight of all state agency human resources functions and total compensation including maintaining the statewide employment, job evaluation and pay systems. Additionally, the Division is responsible for the benefits system including health, life, disability, dental, and vision for all eligible employees.

The Compensation Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the compensation unit, provides recommendations to the Total Rewards Director in developing and implementing a statewide compensation strategy, and develops and implements compensation solutions to resolve statewide issues that can vary in complexity and urgency.

The Compensation Manager is the statewide expert on compensation. This position regularly provides compensation guidance to agencies and other stakeholders. This position leads the creation of the annual and quadrennial report including working with our third party vendor to conduct a market analysis, drafting and finalizing the report, and presenting to stakeholder groups.

The Compensation Manager will be responsible for leading a team and is responsible for distributing work as well as guiding and developing the compensation analysts in their day-to-day work and career goals.

The Compensation Manager will be responsible for managing statewide compensation, conducting market research, collaborating with the Office of Information and Technology and Central Payroll, supporting labor relations negotiations, planning and preparing materials for confidential meetings, providing analytical support, and communicating findings through standard methods.

The Compensation Manager will provide expert consultation, solutions, and support to state agencies and stakeholders on complex compensation issues, develop and distribute practical tools and resources, design and implement communication and educational strategies, and present to external stakeholders.

The Compensation Manager will act as the statewide subject matter expert in compensation, understand and ensure compliance with laws, rules, statutes, policies related to compensation, review and recommend changes, and present proposals for changes.

The Compensation Manager will provide comprehensive supervision of the compensation team, including workflow assignment, review units work product, leave management, performance evaluation, establish annual unit goals, foster professional development, and proactively manage conflict.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights : A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience / job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position.

Skills-Based Hiring : This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices.

Residency Requirement : This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description : H4G6XX

Human Resources Specialist VI

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience Only : At least nine (9) years of relevant experience in compensation which must include at least two years of experience supervising staff, leading projects or initiatives.

OR

Education and Experience : A combination of related education and / or relevant experience in compensation equal to at least nine (9) years which must include at least two years of experience supervising staff, leading projects or initiatives.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications :

Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, complex formula writing, macros, charts, graphs)

Experience building compensation systems, managing projects, and scaling processes in a fast paced environment

Superior analytical, problem-structuring, and problem-solving skills; experience synthesizing data into information, and presenting concise analyses.

Ability to develop a proactive strategic vision

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail and deliverable timelines

Experience conducting detailed data analyses and collaborating with stakeholders to provide business solutions

Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment

Ability to prioritize among competing tasks

Always looking to improve inefficient processes

An ability to lead with a collaborative approach to build strong business partnerships and gain alignment for practical, appropriate business solutions

Excellent listening and customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Working knowledge of Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

Experience articulating complex classification and pay concepts to non-subject matter experts

Conditions of Employment : A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process : The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review and a structured interview.

Appeal Rights : An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Supplemental Information : The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information : www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / benefits