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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Classification & Compensation Analyst (Administrative Analyst II) – Office of Human Resources

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $146K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of Howard County Government, recognized as a leader in innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Classification & Compensation Analyst to assist in administering classification and compensation programs, conducting job evaluations, and ensuring compliance with county policies.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting position classification studies, including analysis of written documentation; conducting online and on-site interviews with incumbents, supervisors, and/or managers as needed to clarify and verify data pertaining to classification studies; and reviewing organizational structures to determine appropriate class and salary levels according to County compensation guidelines and policy

Conducting various compensation reviews and analyses ensuring internal pay equity

Evaluating position descriptions submitted by County departments for conformity with the requirements of the applicable classification and maintaining approved revisions within the NeoGov applicant tracking system database

Participating in multiple classification and compensation ad hoc projects at both the Office of Human Resources and County-wide levels

Creating and maintaining HR Classification and Compensation governance guides

Preparing new or revising existing job class descriptions and specifications

Revising, updating, and maintaining official classification and compensation reference documents (e.g., Pay Plan, Classification Plan, and salary schedules) for publication and distribution

Monitoring, tracking, and reporting Class&Comp study completion and recommendation data

Analyzing Class & Comp project study outcomes to evaluate consultant recommendations and to assist in creating short and long-range plans for their implementation; assisting with position management, control, and making recommendations regarding position allocation

Developing presentations on recommendations of the study and other classification areas identified by the Chief of Classification and Compensation Division

Present classification and compensation and related findings and analysis recommendations to management, leadership, and other stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Job analysisCompensation analysisClassification studiesHRIS proficiencyData analysisResearch skillsPresentation skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and aptitude in the areas of compensation merit planning and administration, compensation survey methodology and participation, analysis of base pay and incentive design and programs, and job evaluation

Strong analytical, critical thinking, presentation and writing skills

Ability to conduct research, compile data and prepare statistical and narrative reports

Strong data analysis and office software (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point) skills and ability to quickly obtain proficiency with enterprise applications, systems, and reporting tools

Skill in leading compensation design processes and in leading organization-wide initiatives involving analysis and validation of large and complex dataset

Thorough knowledge of labor laws and HR-related court decisions as they relate to compensation, and their impact on the County's compensation policy and practice

Considerable knowledge of local government laws, rules, regulations, and practices, particularly those governing the administration of compensation programs

Broad HR knowledge in addition to compensation and classification (i.e., knowledge of recruitment and staffing, labor-management relations, training, and benefits practices)

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives and leadership members, managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to solve problems and take initiative on any issues that arises within the assigned work area

Ability to travel to and move around job sites independently to attend/conduct meetings, trainings, and provide assistance to field personnel

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in industrial/organizational psychology, human resource management, or related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting job analysis and evaluation, reclassifications, and compensation work for a large government organization

Benefits

Medical insurance plans

Dental insurance plans

Optional life insurance

Dependent life insurance

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary

Annual and Disability Leaves

Paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day

Retirement plan for its employees

457(b) deferred compensation program

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Long term disability benefits

Disability Leave Bank

Voluntary benefit options

Participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union