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Classification & Compensation Analyst

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Aug 14, 2025
Classification & Compensation Analyst Job ID: 321725 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $56,202.00 - $73,062.00/annually, DOE The posted salary reflects the range from the minimum to the midpoint of the full salary range. In accordance with MCCCD pay practices and procedures, new hires may be placed anywhere within this range, up to the midpoint, based on their qualifications and experience. Grade 115 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Classification & Compensation Analyst will provide professional-level experience in support of overall compensation programs for the District and its colleges. Work is focused on classification and compensation research, data and market analysis, job studies, special projects, and project management to support the District's compensation programs for staff and faculty positions. Essential Functions 30% Participates and supports scheduled and unscheduled compensation projects, assuming responsibility for assigned project tasks, which may include: Data retrieval and analysis using enterprise HRIS systems, Excel and Power BI. Supports scheduled and recurring board approved annual pay increases and projects for staff and faculty. Ensures position and job data integrity and accuracy. Participates in pay equity review and analysis projects. Creates and distributes district-wide communications using enterprise email distribution systems. Audits and reviews job classifications, conducts position reclassifications studies to ensure the correct assignment of job classifications. Develops memos with appropriate recommendations for single or multiple incumbent job reclassifications. Researches and resolves pay issues, data integrity issues related to compensation, position management, and job classification. 30% Oversees and ensures employee personnel files are maintained on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual basis: Reviews employee files and records to ensure required documents have been received. Responds to requests for files as needed, including requests from legal and compliance, and external agencies, and follows established protocols for handling employee files. Conducts audits of employee files and records to ensure completeness and accuracy of files, and compliance to records retention policies and procedures. Identifies files and records for disposal according to record retention policy, processes, and procedures. Participates in accurately maintaining and tracking executive agreements, ensuring accurate tracking, receipt, and maintenance of documents and records. 10% Conducts a variety of research and analysis in support of district-wide compensation projects: Responds to individual requests and inquiries regarding compensation matters which range from routine to complex issues. Researches, queries, retrieves, and formats enterprise HRIS query data. Researches and analyzes historical pay data and ensures compensation compliance to state or federal requirements and regulations. Analyzes pay differentials and identifies and resolves pay discrepancies, payroll issues related to compensation/classification, and/or position management errors. 10% Evaluates reorganizations with a small number of incumbents (i.e., less than 5): Determines if a reorganization is warranted, organizationally sound, and agrees with current organizational structures. Develops memos and provides appropriate recommendations supported by research and analysis of best practices for organizational business structures. 10% Reviews, evaluates, and approves position management requests in enterprise HRIS systems ensuring accuracy and agreement with business practices and procedures: Maintains a comprehensive understanding of position management, associated defined attributes of staff, faculty and temporary part-time positions, and effects on job data records for payroll and budgeting purposes. 10% Partners with apprenticeship programs on apprentice pay: Ensures timely delivery of biannual uniform stipends to employees; Ensures employees anniversary stipends are correct and paid on a timely basis which involve researching and analyzing employees' service dates and correcting as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of work experience which involves the administration, analyses, and/or support of classification or compensation projects, programs, and/or initiatives. OR An equivalent combination of the education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications Prior classification and/or compensation experience in either Higher Ed, Public and/or Municipal government. Special Working Conditions The job classification will primarily be sedentary, but will require a fair amount of cognitive effort to conduct analysis, review, and evaluate classification and compensation matters. The position will be required to exert force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects to various locations both within and outside of District Offices. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321725&PostingSeq=1 jeid-811bffd3b309774597298dab1d0d3088