Compensation Manager

Compensation Manager

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01084

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for managing and coordinating complex human resources projects that require specialized knowledge and overseeing the performance of professional work of the projects in the Classification & Compensation Division. Conducts research, provides data and recommendations, and implements solutions to achieve goals and objectives. Serves as team leader on special projects assigned by department management. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

100 W. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Schedule

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, may include occasional nights/weekends

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between the Classification & Compensation Division and other Human Resources divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Partners with customer departments to assist in evaluating, developing, and implementing operating policies and procedural improvements to ensure effectiveness and consistencies to human resources policies and procedures.
• Prepares and delivers presentations as needed.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing issues within department or division.
• May assist in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Assists in the performance of special projects as assigned by the Human Resources Department.
• Provides assistance to other departments on Human Resources issues.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in business, finance, management, or related field, with focus on Human Resources or organizational resource planning, to include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License OR valid drivers license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional by World at Work.
• Experience and expertise in Classification & Compensation.
• Experience and expertise in Total Compensation and Pay Structure development.
• Experience and expertise in budget development.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Human Resource techniques, methods, procedures, and practice.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of position/job analysis and labor market survey procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of organizational strategic planning and operations research.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing personal computers and associated MS Windows-based software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Access) and enterprise resource management software.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop clear and concise written reports and presentations.
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex assignments, utilizing additional staff, if necessary.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, train, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Ability to work primarily inside an office environment with occasional visits to field environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a SA Ready to Work or Train for Jobs San Antonio (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in business, finance, management, or a related field, with focus on Human Resources or organizational resource planning?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years or more
• I do not have progressively responsible professional experience in business, finance, management, or a related field, with focus on Human Resources or organizational resource planning.

07

How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have in business, finance, management, human resources, or organizational resource planning?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
• I do not have supervisory experience.

08

Do you have a current Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification (World at Work)?

• Yes
• No

09

Select all that you have at least five (5) years of professional experience with:

• Compensation development and administration
• Determining appropriate position classification including exempt/non-exempt status
• Developing operating budget proposals related to total compensation/rewards
• Evaluating pay levels for market competitiveness and internal equity
• None of the above

10

Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel.

• No Exposure
• Beginner - familiar with some functions, able to utilize a smaller subset of those functions. (able to read and edit spreadsheets and write basic arithmetic formulas)
• Moderate - familiar with most functions, able to utilize a robust subset of those functions. (able to manipulate data by creating graphs, pivot tables, and using filters)
• Advanced - familiar with nearly all functions, able to utilize nearly all functions. (able to perform analysis using more complex formulas such as If, Vlookup, Index/Match, Data Model, or What-If Analysis such as Goal Seek)
• Expert - familiar with and able to utilize all functions. (able to perform all previously listed examples in addition to the automation of workflows through the use of VBA scripts/macros)

11

Describe in detail a successful project you have managed from initiation to completion. What steps did you take to ensure project completion? What were the results of the project? If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

12

Describe a compensation project that utilized your knowledge and experience with complex Excel functions, including statistical analysis. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

13

Describe a compensation project you worked on as the primary contributor that demonstrates your knowledge and professional experience, including any salary surveys (conducted or utilized), compensation structures, and innovative solutions. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

14

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx