Manager of Classification and Compensation

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 88,876 - 122,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days/week

Tuition waiver for employees

Excellent benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville, MD is seeking a Manager of Classification and Compensation. This exempt, full-time role provides strategic leadership for the college’s classification and compensation programs, ensuring equity, competitiveness, and compliance across payroll and HR processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 6+ years in classification/compensation, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience, with telework flexibility and a strong focus on policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible experience in classification, compensation, or HR.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• CCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff.
• Advise senior leadership on compensation strategy and workforce planning.
• Oversee salary structures, market analyses, and pay practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Conduct data analyses to support budgeting and equity initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel proficiency

Market pricing

Job description

Position Overview

Manager of Classification and Compensation – Montgomery College, Rockville, MD (full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

This non‑bargaining, exempt, grade 33 position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the college’s classification and compensation programs, ensuring equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices that support the college’s mission and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff in a collaborative, customer‑focused 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 to ensure 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, 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.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, certification, or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex organizational initiatives.
• Applicants must 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

$88,876–$122,205 annually, with initial placement between the minimum and midpoint of the range. The maximum salary for this position is $155,534.

Telework

Eligible for telework up to two (2) days per week, subject to operational needs. Employees must reside in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group legal benefits.
• Professional development and tuition waiver for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plan and educational assistance.
• Wellness programming with onsite gyms, pools, and classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montgomery College is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. The college is also a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.