Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. They are seeking a Human Resources Analyst II, Classification and Compensation to develop and implement compensation and classification strategies, oversee compensation plans, and conduct salary research to support data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Conducts job evaluations, classification reviews, and desk audits to ensure role alignment and internal equity
- Develops and maintains job descriptions, ensuring they accurately reflect responsibilities, qualifications, and organizational structure
- Makes recommendations, including job analysis, job description review, and pay grade classification
- Conducts salary market research and benchmarking to maintain competitive and equitable compensation structures
- Analyzes compensation trends, salary surveys, and workforce data to make informed recommendations
- Administers pay structures, salary adjustments, and incentive programs in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
- Ensures compliance with FLSA, EEOC, and other applicable regulations related to compensation
- Collaborates with department leaders to assess job roles and make recommendations for appropriate job classifications and salary grades
- Acts as an advisor to leadership and HR teams, providing guidance on compensation best practices
- Facilitates training sessions and workshops on job classification, compensation structures, and pay practices
- Assists in the development and implementation of classification and compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Develops and documents standard operating procedures for classification and compensation
- Processes pay changes in Workday and ensures payment of all negotiated stipends, differentials, and compensatory stipends
- Serves on committees and/or advisory groups related to classification and compensation issues
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of professional human resources experience, which includes at least two (2) years of experience in classification and/or compensation
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Experience with classification and compensation in a PreK-12 or other educational environment
- Experience utilizing Workday or a similar Human Capital Management System in classification and compensation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Benefits
- This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit.
- Under the HCPSS Telework Program, this position is eligible for hybrid work. Telework schedules will be determined by the department and/or supervisor. Telework during the probationary period will be subject to approval and based on the needs of the department and the school system.
- Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
- The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.
- HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
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