Classification & Compensation Analyst - The HR Source

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a highly skilled Classification & Compensation Analyst to provide data analysis and study recommendations in support of the administration of the County’s system-wide Classification & Compensation (C&C) study. This position will analyze and evaluate data

and recommendations produced by the study consultant. This work will involve market analyses, internal impact analyses, and detailed reports to support proposed changes to job classification plans, compensation structures, policies, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and business processes and systems in the classification and compensation division.

The Classification & Compensation Analyst will perform classification and compensation work, to include reclassifications, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) reviews, position description analysis, draft study memos, and preparation and presentation of recommendations. The position also assists in

preparing and maintaining official documents for publication and distribution, including the Howard County Pay Plan, Classification Plan, and Pay Schedules.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs professional level work in performing classification and compensation work, ensuring the appropriate and consistent County wide interpretation and compliance with the County Pay Plan, Classification Plan, and Pay Schedules. Assisting with the development and administration of County classification and compensation programs and relating these programs to the management process and

other HR programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position will be responsible for:

• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting Class&Comp study completion and recommendation data.

• Analyzing study outcomes to evaluate consultant recommendations and to assist in creating

short and long-range plans for their implementation.

• Assisting with position management, control, and making recommendations regarding position

allocation.

• Developing presentations on recommendations of the study and other classification areas

identified by the Classification and Compensation Manager.

• Conducting position classification studies, including analysis of written documentation;

conducting online and on-site interviews with incumbents, supervisors, and/or managers as

needed to clarify and verify data pertaining to classification studies; and reviewing

organizational structures to determine appropriate class and salary levels according to County

compensation guidelines and policy.

• Conducting compensation reviews and analyses for new hires and promotions and ensuring

internal pay equity.

• Evaluating position descriptions submitted by County departments for conformity with the

requirements of the applicable classification and maintaining approved revisions within the

NeoGov applicant tracking system database.

• Participating in multiple classification and compensation ad hoc projects at both the Office of

Human Resources and County-wide levels.

• Creating and maintaining HR Classification and Compensation governance guides.

• Preparing new or revising existing job class descriptions and specifications.

• Revising, updating, and maintaining official classification and compensation reference

documents (e.g., Pay Plan, Classification Plan, and salary schedules) for publication and

distribution.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years’ related experience conducting job analysis and evaluation or

reclassifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and aptitude in the areas of compensation merit planning and administration,

compensation survey methodology and participation, analysis of base pay and incentive design

and programs, and job evaluation.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, presentation and writing skills.

• Ability to conduct research, compile data and prepare statistical and narrative reports.

• Strong data analysis and office software (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point) skills and ability to

quickly obtain proficiency with enterprise applications, systems, and reporting tools.

• Skill in leading compensation design processes and in leading organization-wide initiatives

involving analysis and validation of large and complex dataset.

• Thorough knowledge of labor laws and HR-related court decisions as they relate to

compensation, and their impact on the County’s compensation policy and practice

• Considerable knowledge of local government laws, rules, regulations, and practices, particularly

those governing the administration of compensation programs.

• Broad HR knowledge in addition to compensation and classification (i.e., knowledge of

recruitment and staffing, labor-management relations, training, and benefits practices).

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, human resource management, or

related field.

• 4 years of experience conducting job analysis and evaluation, reclassifications, and

compensation work for a large organization.