Compensation Manager

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Annual Leave

15 Days of Sick Leave

15 Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead a team in providing top-notch compensation services across the campus. The role requires a combination of strong leadership capabilities, legal understanding, and direct experience in Human Resources, particularly in compensation.

With a salary range of $92,000 to $98,000 and benefits including generous leave and tuition remission, this full-time position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the university's HR strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in HR Management or related area.
• Five years of experience in Human Resources, three of which were exclusively in compensation.
• Direct experience working with leaders explaining complex processes, policies and advising.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation team in providing campus with excellent service in all areas of compensation and classification.
• Partner with managers on compensation requests and organizational structure updates.
• Understand, interpret, and explain applicable state/federal laws, Board of Regents policies, UMBC policies, and MOUs.
• Participate in negotiation preparation through costing, structure creation, and presenting/answering questions from external committees.
• Testify at compensation or classification hearings.
• Supervise team members, including training on procedures and guidance.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are reachable and being met.

Job description

Position Overview

The Compensation Manager will be a leader on the Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management Team.

Telework

A hybrid telework schedule may be available after training.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation team in providing campus with excellent service in all areas of compensation and classification.
• Partner with managers on compensation requests and organizational structure updates. Walk through what is needed from the department, the steps of the comp team, and explain results.
• Understand, interpret, and explain applicable state/federal laws, Board of Regents policies, UMBC policies, and MOUs. Advocate for changes when needed and implement changes.
• Participate in negotiation preparation through costing, structure creation, and presenting/answering questions from external committees.
• Testify at compensation or classification hearings.
• Partner with USM Comp Class Committee and complete costing, structure reviews, participate on committees.
• Supervise team members. Including training on procedures, guidance on completing studies, interpreting policy, and responding to campus. Ensure Service Level Agreements are reachable and being met. Review studies and work as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in HR Management or related area.
• Five years of experience in Human Resources, three of which were exclusively in compensation.
• Direct experience working with leaders explaining complex processes, policies and advising.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with a government or state agency with compensation
• Experience in gathering data for union negotiations/ MOUs
• Experience writing/ interpreting policy
• Experience overseeing a team

Background Screening Statement

A background check will be required.

Benefits

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $92,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Regular and grant funded regular positions offer generous leave and tuition remission. The following details:

Generous leave:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary

Salary: $92,000 - $98,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours

Full‑time

Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410‑455‑2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1‑800‑735‑2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled