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1mo ago

Human Resources Administrator (Classification & Compensation)

San Mateo County Transit District Millbrae, CA

Millbrae, CA

1mo ago Closed

$118k - $165k/yr Full time Administrative Support Compensation Compensation Analysis

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 27, 2026).

Job Description

The San Mateo County Transit District is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional for the role of Human Resources Administrator (Classification & Compensation) in Millbrae, California, onsite. This position oversees the district’s classification and compensation framework, performs advanced data analysis, and provides market-based recommendations. You will lead the creation and maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures, drive change management, and oversee bi-annual leveling and compensation reviews across SamTrans, Caltrain, and TA, coordinating with consultants and ensuring clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary expert on classification and compensation, market salary data, salary surveys, and job offers, delivering guidance aligned with district policies.
Collect, consolidate, and analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, including confidential information, from multiple sources.
Develop, update, and communicate classification and compensation policies and standard operating procedures.
Lead change management efforts related to classification and compensation, including communication of updates to District staff.
Support People & Culture initiatives such as benefits, recruitment, civil rights, and employee relations by providing compensation and classification analysis.
Review position descriptions to assign appropriate compensation levels based on market data comparators and internal alignment.
Act as an independent reviewer on compensation matters including job offers, FLSA exemptions, and classification analyses.
Monitor state and federal policy updates, emerging methodologies, or technology related to classification and compensation, and inform relevant departments and staff.
Lead meetings to present salary and budget recommendations, policy updates, and individual classification review results with staff, management, and consultants.
Manage the work of consultants, including scheduling and hosting meetings, gathering information, and supporting decision-making processes.
Oversee bi-annual leveling and compensation review cycles to ensure consistency, accuracy, and fairness.
Provide ad hoc classification and compensation support as needed.
Prepare and present presentations, reports, and data visualizations to stakeholders.
Maintain reports, manuals, datasets, and files for ongoing reference and compliance.
Assess and review compensation and classification policies and procedures for potential improvements.
Perform job duties safely and promote safety awareness to protect staff and the public.
Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Functions

Act as the subject matter expert on classification and compensation, including market salary information, surveys, and job offers, providing policy-aligned guidance.
Gather and analyze diverse data sets, including confidential information, from multiple sources to inform compensation decisions.
Develop, update, and communicate SOPs and policies related to classification and compensation.
Provide leadership in change management and communicate policy updates to District staff.
Support People & Culture programs by supplying analysis related to compensation and classification.

Examples of Duties

Review position descriptions to determine appropriate compensation levels using market comparators and internal alignment.
Serve as an independent reviewer on compensation issues including offers, exemptions, and classification analysis.
Monitor policy updates and evolving methodologies related to classification and compensation, communicating changes to departments and staff.
Lead meetings to present salary, budget recommendations, and classification results with staff, management, and consultants.
Manage consultant engagement, including scheduling, meetings, and information gathering to support decision-making.
Oversee bi-annual leveling and compensation review cycles for consistency and fairness.
Provide ad hoc support for classification and compensation needs.
Prepare and present presentations, reports, and data visualizations to stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive documentation, manuals, datasets, and files.
Evaluate compensation and classification policies for potential improvements.
Maintain a safe work approach and promote safety procedures to protect employees and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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