Manager of Classification and Compensation

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 86,709 - 119,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition waiver for employee and dependents

Job summary

Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Manager of Classification and Compensation in the Office of Human Resources. This role involves strategic leadership of classification and compensation programs, ensuring compliance and equity.

The ideal candidate will have at least six years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and advanced Excel skills. The hiring range is $86,709–$119,224 annually, with eligibility for telework up to two days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in classification, compensation, or human resources.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff.
• Advise senior leadership on compensation strategy and workforce planning.
• Manage classification and compensation initiatives and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resources Management

Data Analysis

Compensation Strategy

Organizational Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced proficiency)

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, seeks a candidate for a full-time Manager of Classification and Compensation in the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is a non‑bargaining, exempt, grade 33 position.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

The Manager of Classification and Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the college’s classification and compensation programs. This position is responsible for ensuring equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices that support the college’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to employee engagement and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff while fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused, and inclusive work environment.
• Establish performance expectations, ensure accountability, and build strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and classification matters.
• Manage classification and compensation initiatives, including organizational reviews, restructuring efforts, process improvements, and change management.
• Direct the development, evaluation, and maintenance of job classifications and descriptions, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Oversee compensation programs, salary structures, market analyses, and pay practices to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies while conducting audits and addressing pay equity concerns.
• Analyze workforce and compensation data to support strategic planning, budgeting, process improvements, and the college’s commitment to equity and fair employment practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in classification, compensation, human resources, or related functions.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex organizational initiatives.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCP Certification (Certified Compensation Professional).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (modeling, pivot tables, macros).
• Experience with market pricing and salary structure development.
• Higher education experience.

Hiring Range

$86,709–$119,224 annually. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $151,740.

Telework Eligibility

This position is eligible for telework up to two (2) days a week. Telework eligibility and total days per week are subject to change based on the operational needs of the applicable unit/area. Montgomery College does not currently offer voluntary remote work, nor does it withhold payroll taxes for states outside of its tax reciprocity agreements. Employees must reside in, and perform any approved telework from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Virgines, Delaware, or Pennsylvania. Employees residing in other states at the time of hiring are not eligible for telework until they have secured a permanent residence in one of the listed states.

Application Process

• Click Here to apply online.
• Online applications must be received by July 3, 2026.
• A cover letter is recommended and preferred.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employment Conditions

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Equal Opportunity

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Lifestyle and Policies

Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.

Closing Date

Friday, July 3, 2026.