Manager of Classification and Compensation

Montgomery College; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days/week

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programs

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a strategic Manager of Classification & Compensation to shape workforce pay practices and lead classification/compensation initiatives across the institution.

You will guide market pricing, job architectures, and pay structures while ensuring compliance and data-driven decision making. This role supports inclusion, employee engagement, and student success with a focus on attracting top talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, HR, or related areas.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex projects, and driving organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of classification and compensation professionals, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Partner with leadership on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent initiatives.
• Drive complex classification and compensation projects, including organizational reviews, restructuring efforts, process enhancements, and change management initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of job architectures, classifications, and position descriptions to ensure consistency, transparency, and organizational alignment.
• Design and administer competitive compensation programs, salary structures, market pricing activities, and pay practices that attract and retain high-performing talent.
• Provide expert guidance on pay equity, compensation analytics, compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies.
• Leverage workforce and compensation data to inform organizational decisions, budgeting, and long-term talent strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Excel modeling

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Classification & Compensation

Shape the Future of Work at Montgomery College

Montgomery College is seeking a strategic and innovative Manager of Classification & Compensation to lead the design and execution of compensation programs that support one of the region’s most diverse and mission-driven institutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced compensation professional to influence workforce strategy, drive pay equity, and help attract and retain top talent across the College.

As a trusted advisor, you will lead college-wide classification and compensation initiatives, modernize programs and practices, and ensure our compensation philosophy supports organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and student success.

Montgomery College is committed to fostering a workplace where fairness, belonging, inclusion, and respect are embedded in everything we do.

What You’ll Do

In this highly visible role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of classification and compensation professionals, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Partner with leadership on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent initiatives.
• Drive complex classification and compensation projects, including organizational reviews, restructuring efforts, process enhancements, and change management initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of job architectures, classifications, and position descriptions to ensure consistency, transparency, and organizational alignment.
• Design and administer competitive compensation programs, salary structures, market pricing activities, and pay practices that attract and retain high-performing talent.
• Provide expert guidance on pay equity, compensation analytics, compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies.
• Leverage workforce and compensation data to inform organizational decisions, budgeting, and long-term talent strategies.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who combines deep compensation expertise with strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, human resources, or related areas.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex projects, and driving organizational initiatives.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and experience may be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• Experience designing salary structures and conducting market pricing analyses.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, pivot tables, and automation.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizations.

Why Join Montgomery College?

This is more than a compensation role—it’s an opportunity to influence institutional strategy, champion equitable pay practices, and contribute to a college that transforms lives through education. You will join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

A cover letter is recommended and preferred.

Hiring Range: $88,876 - $122,205 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 $155,534 annually.

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

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.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• 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.

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

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

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled