Principal Corporate Classification and Compensation Analyst (Term Contract) (15302, Grade 28)

Planning; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid leave

Paid holidays

Administrative leave

Direct deposit

Credit union membership

Deferred compensation

Retirement programs

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks an experienced Term Contract Classification and Compensation Analyst to support the agency’s Workday ERP/HCM implementation and sustain its compensation strategy.

The role requires strong knowledge of classification and compensation principles, excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS tools such as Workday or Lawson/Infor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field.
• Experience in classification and compensation work.
• Knowledge of Workday or HRIS.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job classifications and evaluations using point-factor system.
• Develop classification specifications/PDs and determine FLSA designation.
• Analyze salary structures, equity requests, and reclassification needs.
• Participate in salary surveys and market pricing.
• Assist with Workday implementation, testing, and training.
• Interact with clients daily.

Skills

Job classifications

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Lawson/Infor

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a six-time Gold Medal winner recognized nationally for its parks and recreation programs whose mission is to manage physical growth and plan communities, protect and steward natural, cultural, and historic resources, and provide leisure and recreational experiences. The organization serves citizens within Montgomery and Prince George's counties and employs over 5,000 full-time and Seasonal employees.

M-NCPPC is seeking an experiencedTerm Contract Classification and Compensation Analystto join our team and support the implementation of the Commission’s new enterprise-wide Workday ERP/Human Capital Management (HCM) system. This is a critical backfill position designed to maintain business continuity and seamless execution of our Agency’s compensation strategy.

This Term Contract, Classification and Compensation Analyst (Corporate Human Resources Specialist III) will play a crucial role in supplementing the Classification and Compensation Team as they continue to support the organizational goals and objectives and simultaneously implement the new Workday ERP/Human Capital Management (HCM) system. This position plays a vital role by providing dedicated capacity to handle peak workloads, clear classification backlogs, and ensure competitive compensation structures.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of and experience in classification and compensation principles and practices and its applications; be motivated and a self-starter with good analytical, collaborative, written and oral communication skills; strong analytical and research skills to compile and analyze data and present logical conclusions; ability to handle a high volume of work; and proficient using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and HRIS (preferably Workday or Lawson/Infor).

• Conducting job classifications and evaluations using point factor evaluation system and preparing written reports on findings.
• Developing classification specifications/position descriptions along with corresponding reports; determining proper occupational series and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation.
• Analyzing salary structures, salary exceptions, salary equity requests, and requests for reclassification.
• Participating in salary surveys and analyzing market pricing.
• Assisting with and participating in the new Workday system implementation, testing, and training as required.
• Interacting with clients on a daily basis.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Previous experience in Classification and Compensation utilizing Workday system; Workday position management experience; and Workday certifications.

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of experience performing HR work in the assigned program(s).
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which total eight (8) years.
4. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP,Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is desired.
5. Valid driver’s license in accordance with both state and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Classification Specification:Corporate Human Resources Specialist III(#1540)(Term Contract)

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Website: Visit our website at https://www.mncppc.org/.

The Commission offers an attractive benefits package for Term Contract employees including: 2 weeks of paid generic leave, paid holiday leave, administrative leave, direct deposit, membership in credit union, deferred compensation plan and worker’s compensation benefits. Medical benefits including prescription plan, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs including traditional and Roth IRA.