Title: Compensation and Classification Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $70,000-$90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: Department of Motor Vehicles

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT VIRGINIA STATE EMPLOYEES.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is in search of a Compensation and Classification Consultant to support the effective and consistent coordination and implementation of classification and compensation processes and procedures and ensure effective and efficient classification and compensation operations and functions. In addition, this position maintains data accuracy, updates reconciles system data, and provides consultation to hiring managers and leadership on compensation and classification requests. The incumbent will coordinate special projects and provide research and analysis upon request.

Duties include:
- Obtaining approvals for Agency Hiring Requests when necessary
- Assisting managers with developing or updating employee work profiles/job descriptions
- Evaluating job content for appropriate FLSA status and recommending changes to FLSA status to the manager
- Providing classification reviews prior to recruitment and compensation analysis for salary offers for final candidates for hire
- Reviewing and processing promotion, demotion, and other salary requests
- Performing job audits and classification reviews
- Working collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team in the pre-posting phase of recruitments regarding classification and appropriate posted salary ranges in compliance with state policy
- Conducting research related to state salaries, market salary data, development of appropriate pay scales, compensation trends, and legal compliance related to compensation administration
- Developing recommendations for internal pay structure changes based on well documented analysis and research

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

- Considerable working knowledge of human resource management policies, procedures, and best practices governing compensation and classification, and salary administration.
- Working knowledge of the FLSA and DOL regulations.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia classification and compensation policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a statewide, diverse agency.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel to include the use of formulas and v-lookup tables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a team, and with various levels of management and staff.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Experience in job analysis, job evaluation, and salary setting.

Additional Considerations

- Commonwealth of Virginia classification and compensation experience
- Possession of related certification is preferred (e.g. SHRM, PHR, CCP, etc)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, the DMV will be alerted of any convictions for moving violations, including license suspension.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 997-3020

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.