UHR Classification and Compensation Specialist

University of Maryland; United States; In loco; USD 65.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Maryland’s Human Resources department seeks a Classification and Compensation Specialist to advise on staff classification, compensation programs, and related policies. You will partner with campus leaders and HR partners to ensure compliant, data-driven practices across the university.

Responsibilities include conducting compliance monitoring, audits, and data governance for position and employee records, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting affirmative action

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of classification, compensation, or talent acquisition.
• 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 of relevant regulatory, compliance, and employment laws.
• Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and best practices.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively with leaders and practitioners at all levels.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate problem solving and approach client issues from a solution-oriented stance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to assess and prioritize risks and issues and evaluate competing needs, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Mansioni

• Provide guidance on the administration and implementation of staff classification and compensation programs.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and audits.
• Support accurate classification, compensation, position, and employee data practices for operational, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• Consult with campus stakeholders on classification, compensation, and related compliance matters.
• Meet with HR Partners regularly to build relationships and influence campus decisions.

Conoscenze

Regulatory knowledge

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Workday HCM

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to serve as a Classification and Compensation Specialist on the Classification and Compensation team, which is part of the UHR Talent Management team. In partnership with the Assistant Director of Classification and Compensation, UHR leaders, and campus unit leaders, the Classification and Compensation Specialist provides guidance on the administration and implementation of staff classification and compensation programs, practices, and policies, while ensuring compliance with applicable University System of Maryland (USM), AFSCME collective bargaining, and University of Maryland (UMD) requirements. The incumbent provides consultation to campus stakeholders, conducts compliance monitoring and audits, and supports accurate classification, compensation, position, and employee data practices to meet operational, regulatory, collective bargaining, and affirmatives action plan (AAP) reporting requirements. The incumbent will meet with HR Partners on a regular basis to develop strong relationships and influence campus regarding classification, compensation, and related compliance matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of classification, compensation, or talent acquisition.
• 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 relevant regulatory, compliance, and employment laws.
• Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and best practices.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively with leaders and practitioners at all levels.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate problem solving and approach client issues from a solution-oriented stance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to assess and prioritize risks and issues and evaluate competing needs, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Preferences

• SHRM-CP, HRCI-PHR, CCP, or other relevant certification.
• Experience in a large, complex, and decentralized organization.
• Experience with Workday HCM classification and compensation modules.

Best Consideration Date: November 20, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position 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 $65,000- $78,000

Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

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.

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.

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