HR Analyst, Classification and Compensation

Performs professional duties in position classification, job evaluation, compensation reviews, salary surveys, and related human resources functions. Assists in maintaining Baltimore County Public Schools’ Classification and Compensation Plans.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for job descriptions and maintains the historical versions of classification specifications and functional job descriptions.
• Collaborates with department heads and hiring managers to review job descriptions prior to posting to ensure accuracy of duties, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications.
• Provides updated job descriptions to HR Staffing colleagues for posting.
• Conducts job analyses, classifications reviews, organizational and operations studies to determine proper classification of positions.
• Reviews and analyzes job duties to identify and group positions according to comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prepares new and revises existing class specifications, job descriptions, and collaborates with others to identify essential functions and complete physical capacity evaluations.
• Establishes and ensures consistent minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Gathers information and documents job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and retirement system eligibility consistent with Board of Education Policies, Superintendent Rules, and Baltimore County Public Schools operating procedures.
• Assists with reviewing departmental reorganization proposals, staffing plans, and functions.
• Works closely with Manager and Classification Specialist in evaluating and determining the appropriate number, classification, and organization of positions required to fulfill the mission of a unit.
• Works collaboratively to conduct total compensation studies and recommends pay grade changes as appropriate.
• Prepares analyses and reports associated with pay grade changes and reclassification actions.
• Assists with investigating issues and concerns regarding pay administration, as needed.
• Researches legal and regulatory issues affecting classification, compensation, and position management.
• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with applicable procedures governing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other related initiatives.
• Confers with administrators, leaders, and employees regarding classification and salary grade proposals and requests.
• Assists with communication to explain and defend classification and grade determinations.
• Develops, modifies, and maintains questionnaires and other instruments for collecting and analyzing position duties and requirements.
• Interviews employees and managers about jobs.
• Assists with special projects on behalf of the Division of Human Resources as needed.
• Maintains contact with other classification and pay administration staff and officials within the area.
• Participates as a representative of BCPS in local area meetings, networking opportunities, and organizations concerned with classification and pay administration.
• Participates in external salary surveys.
• Completes salary survey input data and analyzes salary survey data.
• Reviews job descriptions prior to posting to ensure accuracy of duties, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications.
• Provides assistance with the updates to the organizational charts.
• Collaborates with the position management team on various projects and initiatives.
• Prepares and presents recommendations, proposals, and reports.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new operating procedures, methods, and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of increasing responsibility, professional experience in human resources, business, government, or school administration.
• Two years’ experience with job classification and compensation.
• Experience with public sector human resources administration is preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Sr. Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute or SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM-Sr. Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) issued by the Society for Human Resources Management preferred.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of job analysis, position classification, and compensation.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Technology competency, including the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Skill in conducting job analysis and position classification reviews.
• Skills in human resources administration.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in preparing and presenting reports and training.
• Skill in speaking and presenting before groups.
• Skill in analyzing procedures and practices and developing improvements.
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class is generally sedentary.
• Work involves occasional travel to offices and schools throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
• Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and travel.
• Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.

Pay

Annual salary range: $81,118 to $130,478 (Grade 05 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale).

Retirement

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.