Senior Compensation Analyst

Qualifications
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources; applicable state and federal employment laws (e.g., FLSA), the Commonwealth of Virginia's compensation and classification system; and compensation policies and practices
Requires the ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality while working in a self-directed manner
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Education or training in Human Resources, Business, or related field; skill in
using state HRIS system (Cardinal HCM) or similar system
Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, SCP, PHR or SPHR) or as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Benefits
Hiring Range: Up to $85,000
Pay Band: 5
earned through service and sacrifice
Develops compensation and recognition programs and lead projects designed to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices
Responsibilities
The Senior Compensation Analyst will provide professional level compensation and classification support and guidance to agency managers and employees
Manage a broad range of human
resource activities including pay determination, job analysis and classification, and compensation analysis
Works on special projects in support of agency Human Resource Department and the agency goals
The role will also collaborate with HR staff and managers on HRIS reporting, performance management, transactions
Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate compensation strategies; analyze and
evaluate jobs, classify positions, conduct job audits, and create job documentation including job specifications, job descriptions, and Employee Work Profiles
Ability to research and analyze data using a variety of sources, interpret policies and compensation data, problem solve, counsel managers and employees in matters related to compensation and classification activities and recommend sound decisions
Job description
Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Up to $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) serves Virginia's veterans and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have
earned through service and sacrifice. Are you interested in helping Veterans and their families? Here at the Department of Veteran Services we provide services, resources, and support to Virginia Veterans.

The Senior Compensation Analyst will provide professional level compensation and classification support and guidance to agency managers and employees. Manage a broad range of human
resource activities including pay determination, job analysis and classification, and compensation analysis. Develops compensation and recognition programs and lead projects designed to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices. Works on special projects in support of agency Human Resource Department and the agency goals. The role will also collaborate with HR staff and managers on HRIS reporting, performance management, transactions. and policy interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources; applicable state and federal employment laws (e.g., FLSA), the Commonwealth of Virginia's compensation and classification system; and compensation policies and practices. Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate compensation strategies; analyze and
evaluate jobs, classify positions, conduct job audits, and create job documentation including job specifications, job descriptions, and Employee Work Profiles. Ability to research and analyze data using a variety of sources, interpret policies and compensation data, problem solve, counsel managers and employees in matters related to compensation and classification activities and recommend sound decisions. Requires the ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality while working in a self-directed manner. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Additional Considerations

Education or training in Human Resources, Business, or related field; skill in
using state HRIS system (Cardinal HCM) or similar system. Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, SCP, PHR or SPHR) or as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

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.

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:5+ P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides a confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.
It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.
Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitment@dvs.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 800-552-501+.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.