Sr. Classification & Compensation Analyst (Senior Administrative Analyst) –Office of Human Resources

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most awards in the state of Maryland and the fifth highest in the nation as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are you we looking for

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in job classification and compensation analysis We are seeking a Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst to join our highperforming Human Resources team for one of the most innovative county governments in the nation.

In this seniorlevel role you will lead complex classification and compensation projects that influence countywide human capital strategies and support operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities include conducting detailed job analyses developing and maintaining classification structures writing job classifications/descriptions performing market and internal equity studies and delivering sound salary recommendations in alignment with county policies labor agreements budgetary considerations and applicable laws.

This position requires a strong working knowledge of equal pay for equal work mandates pay scale development and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to evaluate and determine exemption status and ensure compliance with federal wage and hour regulations. As a subject matter expert you will make recommendations to the HR Administrator and other leaders/boards on your analysis of professionals and labor relations staff on job design salary placement reclassifications and pay equity matters.

The ideal candidate is proactive detailoriented and solutionsdriven with a strong work ethic and the ability to navigate complex challenges with professionalism and integrity. If you thrive in a collaborative fastpaced environment and bring a high level of technical proficiency in classification and compensation practices we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on our workforce.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Carry out senior technical analysis project management and presentations covering the full scope of classification and compensation analysis.

1. Conduct Comprehensive Job Analysis

Lead complex job analysis studies to evaluate duties responsibilities and minimum qualifications of new or existing positions; develop accurate and defensible job descriptions.

2. Develop and Maintain Classification Structures

Design update and manage countywide job classification structures to ensure consistency alignment with operational needs and compliance with internal policies County Codes and federal/state regulatory requirements.

3. Lead Compensation Studies

Plan conduct and oversee market compensation studies internal salary equity reviews and pay structure analyses to support salary recommendations and pay policy adjustments.

4. Advise Departments on Classification and Pay

Serve as a senior technical expert and provide guidance on classification decisions salary placements and career ladders.

5. Interpret Policies and Labor Agreements

Ensure compliance with county HR policies and collective bargaining agreements in the administration of classification and compensation programs.

6. Design and Administer Pay Plans

Develop and manage pay scales and compensation plans including base pay structures Cost of Living adjustments longevity and premium pay tailored to the countys workforce. Ensure pay plans.

7. Manage Complex Classification Projects

Lead largescale classification and compensation projects such as reorganizations new system implementations or enterprisewide equity adjustments.

8. Conduct Job Audits and Desk Audits

Independently perform indepth audits of positions to resolve disputes appeals or requests for reclassification and present findings with supporting documentation.

9. Develop Reports and Presentations

Create detailed analytical reports dashboards and presentations using PowerPoint excel and other applications to communicate analysis findings and recommendation to support well informed decisionmaking.

10. Technical Advice

Provide guidance training and technical expertise to departmental HR liaisons

Bachelors Degree and four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This is a senior level position requiring the ability to provide in depth technical expertise through written and oral presentation to all levels of management.

Bachelors degree in business management industrial/organizational psychology human resource management finance or related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading analysis of compensation analysis developing pay scales conducting job analysis and allocations classification reviews.

Strong experience with public sector classification systems classification reviews and merit based pay is highly preferred.

Excellent writing analytical and oral presentation skills. Experience in presenting studies analysis to Directors boards etc.

Strong experience drafting and updating compensation policies.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel HRIS databases and Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to travel independently to attend meetings events and to perform other jobrelated functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

• 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 organizationwide initiatives involving analysis and validation of large and complex dataset.
• Thorough knowledge of labor laws and HRrelated court decisions as they relate to compensation and their impact on the Countys 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 labormanagement relations training and benefits practices).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives and leadership members managers clients customers and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to solve problems and take initiative on any issues that arises within the assigned work area.
• Ability to travel to and move around job sites independently to attend/conduct meetings trainings and provide assistance to field personnel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.