HR Analyst II - Compensation

HR Analyst II - Compensation

Salary

$71,986.30 - $86,418.13 Annually

Location

Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18420

Division

Human Resources

Department

Employment Services

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

HR Analyst II - Compensation

The City of Colorado Springs Human Resources team is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable HR Analyst II - Compensation to join our team. This role provides professional support for various compensation programs, including salary structure maintenance, pay programs, classification systems, and market analyses. As an HR Analyst II - Compensation, you will conduct compensation reviews, analyze job classifications, perform audits, update systems, and support policy development to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures. Join us in a city ranked among the most desirable places to live and contribute to building a workforce that drives excellence!

We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close without prior notice once filled.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As an HR Analyst II, you will:

• Make recommendations for salary offers and other pay mechanisms.

• Conduct annual market studies, job evaluations, system audits, and compensation surveys to ensure competitive pay structures across City roles and departments.

• Format, write, and update job class specifications to accurately reflect roles and responsibilities.

• Review compensation program policies, guidelines, and pay practices for consistency and compliance.

• Research compensation topics and provide data-driven recommendations for compensation strategies.

• Deliver training on compensation policies and job classification topics.

• Manage and maintain data across multiple Human Resources and administrative systems, ensuring accuracy and collaboration with HR and Information Technology partners.

• Install, test, and modify HRIS systems.

• Assesses organizational needs and current HRIS system capabilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of job classification, evaluation, and compensation systems, and the federal, state, and regional laws that govern them, including FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), EPEWA (Equal Pay for Equal Work Act), the Colorado Wage Claim Act, and EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) regulations.
• HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) administration, including system configuration, data integrity and audits, report creation, workflow management, user support, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret compensation-related regulations, ordinances, and policies; apply strong quantitative and problem-solving skills to support data-driven decisions.

• Gather, compile, and leverage data and technology with accuracy; translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Deliver clear, concise communication and collaborate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver compensation and classification training, maintain confidentiality, and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Use Power BI to analyze compensation data, build dashboards, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Leverage advanced Excel functions and tools - such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data modeling - to analyze compensation data and support decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Three years of full-time professional analytical experience in human resources, compensation, job classification management, or a related field.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess a professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CPP)
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including accessibility tools.
• Experience using HRIS systems (such as PeopleSoft, NEOGOV).
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Experience with Power BI.

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings,gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter n/a.

04

Do you possess a professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please list the certification(s) you possess. If no, please write N/A.

06

Please describe your experience working with HRIS systems (such as PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, or similar), including the systems you have used, your role and responsibilities within those systems, and the types of HR data, reporting, queries, or system processes you have managed.

07

If yes, please list the programs you have experience with. If no, please write N/A.

08

Which of the following statements best describes your proficiency using Microsoft Excel?

• Basic: I have little experience with Excel and would need guidance to complete most tasks.
• Beginner: I have limited Excel experience and can manage basic tasks, but I would need guidance for more than the basics.
• Intermediate: I can use logical and text functions (IF, CONCAT), apply conditional formatting, sort and filter data, create simple charts, work with multiple worksheets, and use basic pivot tables.
• Advanced: I can build complex formulas (nested IFs, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), create and modify pivot tables and pivot charts, perform data validation, use advanced formatting, work with large datasets, and automate tasks using basic macros.
• Expert: I can design automated dashboards, use Power Query for data transformation, write and customize macros/VBA scripts, build dynamic models, use advanced data analysis tools, and optimize large datasets and workflows.

09

Do you have experience using SharePoint?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with Power BI?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov