Montgomery County MD
Human Resources Specialist I/II/III (Classification and Compensation), Grade N18
Montgomery County MD, Rockville, MD, United States
Salary : $77,629.00 - $124,575.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2024 - 00210
Department: Office of Human Resources
Division: OHR 33 Classification and Compensation Team
Opening Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist III, Grade N25 upon hire is $77,629 - $117,083.
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22 upon hire is $68,350 - $88,643.
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist I, Grade N18 upon hire is $57,907 - $74,627.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County Government's Office of Human Resources is hiring 2 full-time Human Resources Specialists (Classification and Compensation) responsible for conducting classification and compensation research and analysis. The selected candidate will collaborate with departmental administrators to ensure that our classification and compensation programs are designed, implemented, and administered in alignment with our business strategies. This role requires developing and nurturing effective partnerships within County departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business needs.
What You'll Be Doing
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Major duties include but are not limited to:
Human Resources Specialist III- Considerable (3 years) applicable experience in personnel administration in classification, compensation, or data analysis and interpretation.
Human Resources Specialist II - Some (2 years) applicable professional experience in personnel administration.
Human Resources Specialist I - Some (1 years) applicable professional work experience in personnel administration.
Education for all levels: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Statistics, or related fields.
Equivalency:
(1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
(2) Possession of a graduate degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for Interviews will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question COMPENSATION ANALYST (100120)
What is your highest level of completed education in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Mathematics, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university?
02
How many years of applicable professional work experience do you have in personnel administration?
03
Describe your experience performing complex classification and compensation research and analysis?
04
Describe your experience identifying benchmarks and converting raw data into comparable metrics.
05
Describe your experience collecting, analyzing data and creating comprehensive reports and presentations of findings and recommendations.
06
Describe your experience conducting and analyzing individual job audits and/or group classification surveys.
07
Do you have at least 3 years of personnel administration experience in the areas of classification and/or compensation?
Required Question
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2024 - 00210
Department: Office of Human Resources
Division: OHR 33 Classification and Compensation Team
Opening Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist III, Grade N25 upon hire is $77,629 - $117,083.
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22 upon hire is $68,350 - $88,643.
The expected salary range for the Human Resources Specialist I, Grade N18 upon hire is $57,907 - $74,627.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County Government's Office of Human Resources is hiring 2 full-time Human Resources Specialists (Classification and Compensation) responsible for conducting classification and compensation research and analysis. The selected candidate will collaborate with departmental administrators to ensure that our classification and compensation programs are designed, implemented, and administered in alignment with our business strategies. This role requires developing and nurturing effective partnerships within County departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business needs.
What You'll Be Doing
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with HR colleagues, department managers, and other stakeholders to investigate and address pay discrepancies, providing data-driven recommendations for fair and equitable compensation practices.
- Conducting analysis of position descriptions to determine correct placement on the Montgomery County Classification Plan; appropriate designation per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); and appropriate allocation of positions in compliance with federal, state, and EEOC requirements as well as collective bargaining agreements.
- Conducting comprehensive job classification studies, collecting and analyzing relevant data, and reporting your findings for assigned projects; ensuring positions have the appropriate job titles, salary structures, and differentials.
- Presenting insights and recommendations regarding job classification, salary structures, and differential pay to relevant stakeholders.
- Gathering information and insights for documentation and tracking regarding industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
- Reviewing and understanding the terms and conditions outlined in laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements as they relate to classification and compensation practices for both represented and non-represented County employees.
- Providing guidance and training to staff in regard to job classification and compensation in order to promote understanding and ensure compliance.
- Preparing recommendations and final decision memoranda regarding the outcomes of classification or compensation studies, actions, or requests.
- Addressing stakeholder concerns and performing analysis where needed.
- Completing external salary surveys from requesting agencies and trusted consulting partners, distributing the survey data to relevant stakeholders within the organization, and utilizing the data for compensation analysis to make recommendations on the County's compensation competitiveness in comparison to the labor market.
- Analyzing data and information collected from job audits and/or group classification surveys to determine appropriate action.
- Preparing position descriptions, audit or survey reports, position evaluations, and recommending classification actions.
- Identifying benchmarks and converting raw data into comparable metrics as needed to accurately compare jobs for the purpose of establishing a commonality for comparison.
Human Resources Specialist III- Considerable (3 years) applicable experience in personnel administration in classification, compensation, or data analysis and interpretation.
Human Resources Specialist II - Some (2 years) applicable professional experience in personnel administration.
Human Resources Specialist I - Some (1 years) applicable professional work experience in personnel administration.
Education for all levels: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Statistics, or related fields.
Equivalency:
(1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
(2) Possession of a graduate degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for Interviews will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Experience performing complex classification and compensation research and analysis.
- Experience identifying benchmarks and converting raw data into comparable metrics.
- Collecting, analyzing data and creating comprehensive reports and presentations of findings and recommendations; and
- Conducting and analyzing individual job audits and/or group classification surveys.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question COMPENSATION ANALYST (100120)
What is your highest level of completed education in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Mathematics, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
02
How many years of applicable professional work experience do you have in personnel administration?
- No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6+ Year's Experience
03
Describe your experience performing complex classification and compensation research and analysis?
04
Describe your experience identifying benchmarks and converting raw data into comparable metrics.
05
Describe your experience collecting, analyzing data and creating comprehensive reports and presentations of findings and recommendations.
06
Describe your experience conducting and analyzing individual job audits and/or group classification surveys.
07
Do you have at least 3 years of personnel administration experience in the areas of classification and/or compensation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question