UHR Classification and Compensation Consultant-2

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland (College Park) Human Resources seeks a Classification and Compensation Consultant to serve as a subject matter expert on staff classification and compensation. The role partners with campus leaders and HR partners to influence pay and job structures for diverse units.

The incumbent will meet with HR Partners to build relationships, analyze data, and deliver recommendations on complex classification and compensation matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional HR experience in the areas of classification, compensation, or recruitment.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts job classification evaluation studies, desk audits, and job description reviews for staff.
• Conducts market salary analysis using various salary sources and common practices in salary administration.
• Participates in salary surveys.
• Performs compensation projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR policies & regulations

Research techniques

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to serve as a Classification and Compensation Consultant on the Classification and Compensation team. In partnership with the Assistant Director of Classification, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition, UHR leaders, and campus unit leaders, the Classification and Compensation Consultant serves as a subject matter expert regarding staff classification and compensation matters for campus stakeholders. The incumbent will meet with HR Partners to develop strong relationships and influence campus regarding staff classification and compensation matters. The incumbent will handle complex, sensitive staff classification and compensation matters.

Examples of Work

• Conducts job classification evaluation studies, desk audits, and job description reviews for staff.


• Conducts market salary analysis using various salary sources and common practices in salary administration.


• Participates in salary surveys.


• Performs compensation projects as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.


• Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of classification, compensation, or recruitment.


• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.


• Knowledge of research techniques used in collecting, tabulating, evaluating, and presenting data.


• Skill in the use of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office products.


• Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders.


• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Other

Physical Demands: NA Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Job Risks

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Job Details Preferences

NA

Required Application Materials

Resume , Cover Letter , List of References

Application Deadlines

Best Consideration Date: November 20, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPA-University Human Resources Worker Sub-Type Staff

Regular Salary Range

$75,040-$90,048

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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University Description

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.