Howard County Government · 1 day ago
Classification & Compensation Analyst (Administrative Analyst II) – Office of Human Resources
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expHoward County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. They are seeking a highly skilled Classification & Compensation Analyst to assist in administering classification and compensation programs, conducting job evaluations, and ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies.
CommunitiesNon Profit
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
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
Retirement
Wellness programs
Company
Howard County Government
Strengthening core priorities such as public safety and education, finding efficiencies within government, exercising sound fiscal management, protecting our environment, and creating a healthier and more vibrant community.
Founded in 1990Columbia, Maryland, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.7MKey Investors
U.S. Department of the Treasury
2021-01-27Grant· $9.7M
Leadership Team
Jessica Cohen Taubman
Chief Data Privacy Officer
John Eckard
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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