Job Analyst (Immediate Opening)

IDEA’s Job Analyst plays a critical role in defining and evaluating roles within an organization to ensure clarity, alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with labor regulations.

About the role

Under management and support of the Director of Compensation, the Job Analyst focuses on analyzing, documenting, and maintaining accurate job descriptions and specifications for all job roles. The role leverages external market data and job slotting techniques to make recommendations for pay grade, leveling, and titling determinations.

This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and classify jobs based on factors such as complexity, responsibility, and decision-making authority.
• Recommend appropriate job levels, titles, and pay grades using internal and external benchmarks.
• Ensure job classifications align with organizational structure and compensation strategies.
• Work closely with hiring managers, employees, and the staffing team to gather insights into job functions and requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally to maintain job descriptions and position information accurately.
• Provide data to other compensation team members to support compensation structure development and recommendations.
• Benchmark job roles against industry standards to ensure competitive pay and benefits.
• Support salary surveys and market analysis to identify trends and maintain fair pay practices.
• Support leaders, partners, and staff in understanding job evaluation processes through proactive resources and responsive communication.
• Conduct instructional market analysis for the implementation and go-live of Workday, including developing processes for managing job descriptions and job profiles within the system.
• Develop and deliver training for role experts on job description and job profile processes within Workday.
• Upload and maintain all job descriptions and job profiles in Workday to ensure accuracy and readiness for go-live.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

• Make Strategic Decisions: Coach others in decision-making and use feedback and data to inform complex decisions, considering broader impacts.
• Manage Work and Teams: Manage own work and support others through delegation, performance management, and coaching.
• Grow Self and Others: Actively seek feedback, embrace challenges as learning opportunities, and engage in professional development.
• Build a Culture of Trust: Practice transparency, honesty, and awareness of emotional states and biases to contribute positively to team morale.
• Communicate Deliberately: Express ideas clearly, listen actively, and adjust communication based on feedback and audience understanding.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and oral, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Strong business partnership, viewing every opportunity as a chance to meaningfully partner with leaders and staff.
• Strong technical proficiency with Excel and HRIS software.
• Proficiency or ability to stay up-to-date with automation tools to improve accuracy and speed in processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related area of work.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or relevant certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Relevant certification such as CCP or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in school systems and/or familiarity with education sector compensation practices.

Physical Requirements

• Keyboarding: Entering text or data using a traditional keyboard.
• Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will: Flexibility to choose between sitting and standing as needed.
• Gross Manipulation: Use of hands for tasks like typing and handling paperwork.

Travel Expectations

Travel to IDEA training events or stepbacks may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Relocation stipend may be offered, if applicable.

Pay

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $63,400 and $73,300, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.