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City of Detroit

General Manager - Classification and Compensation

City of Detroit, Lansing, Michigan, United States,


The Classification and Compensation General Manager is responsible for managing and directing the Classification and Compensation Division. Leadership is provided for the classification and compensation programs and functions, including the responsibility for developing, interpreting, and recommending program goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and courses of action. This position is responsible for managing the classification and compensation activities according to established guidelines and sound administrative practices in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, and goals.

The General Manager position reports to the Chief Classification and Compensation Officer and has macro level responsibility for leading the Classification and Compensation function to effectively and efficiently provide service to internal customers while ensuring that all laws, rules and regulations are met and applied.Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development and facilitation of efficient operations to meet current and future business demands and needs.Plans, directs, trains, and supervises employees on a daily basis, including assignment of work, performance reviews and recommendations regarding career development and progression.Supports the planning, management, and coordination of the Classification and Compensation function and activities.Acts as a liaison between customer departments and the Classification and Compensation Department by completing market evaluations and job analyses.Proposes strategic advice for the city-wide employee classification and compensation functions through data analysis, consultation, and action planning to drive organizational effectiveness.Supports consistent application of HR policies and procedures.Consults with directors/division heads on compensation matters, job specification creation, FLSA evaluations, and market analyses.Assists with creating and establishing compensation best practices in conjunction with the Chief Classification and Compensation Officer.Assists with the performance of retention and turnover risk analysis and develops strategies to retain top talent.Identifies opportunities to reduce risk through risk mitigation analysis and by strengthening policies and providing training to managers/employees, as needed.Interprets federal and state employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.Assists with the development of detailed justifications for proposals or initiatives in the budget development process.Qualifications (required):Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field of study.Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of management/supervisory experience which includes five (5) years of direct experience over compensation functions.Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

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