Human Resources Administrator (Classification & Compensation)

Job Description:

Human Resources Administrator (Classification & Compensation)

Description

General

The Human Resources Administrator (Classification & Compensation) is responsible for administering the District’s classification and compensation categorization system including performing highly confidential and professional level analytical work and advanced data analysis. This position makes recommendations based on studies and market data for administrative positions within the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in classification and compensation, market salary information, salary surveys, and job offers; providing information and recommendations in line with policies.
• Gather, consolidate, and analyze complex qualitative, quantitative, confidential and sensitive data, datasets, and information from multiple sources.
• Responsible for developing, updating, and communicating policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the area of classification and compensation.
• Provide leadership in change management related to classification and compensation including communication with District staff on updated policies and procedures.
• Assists with People & Culture Group programs including benefits, recruitment, civil rights, and employee relations by providing analysis and information relating to compensation and classification.

Examples of Duties:

• Conduct reviews of position descriptions and determine appropriate level of compensation based on market data comparators and internal alignment.
• Act as an independent reviewer on all compensation issues including job offers, FLSA exemption reviews, classification analysis, and related issues.
• Monitor state and federal policy updates, new technology, or updated methodology related to classification and compensation and communicate changes to relevant departments and staff.
• Lead meetings to present salary and budget recommendations, policy updates, and individual classification review results with staff, management, and consultants.
• Manage the work of consultants, including scheduling and hosting meetings, supporting information gathering and the decision-making process.
• Lead bi-annual leveling and compensation review cycles for consistency, accuracy, and fairness.
• Provide ad hoc classification and compensation support.
• Prepare and present presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Maintains reports, manuals, datasets and files.
• Assess and reviewcompensation and classificationpolicies and procedures forimprovements.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protectoneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety proceduresin an effort toreduce oreliminateaccidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience,trainingand/or education todemonstratethe knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience thatdemonstratesthe skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or directly related field.
• Five (5) years full-time, progressively responsible experience in classification, compensation, or data analysis related to human resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleSoft and associated reporting.
• Public sector experience.
• Experience working with individuals at all levels of an organization (C-suite to frontline staff).
• Experience interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Experience in a direct, customer facing role as a human resources practitioner.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$117,763.00 - $164,868.00 Annually