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HR Classification and Compensation Manager
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Elkridge, MD)
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Description
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Classification and Compensation Manager to lead and oversee critical organizational functions focused on job classifications, compensation strategies, and talent acquisition. This individual will play a key role in developing equitable and competitive salary structures, advising organizational leadership on HR best practices, and driving recruitment initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Classification and Compensation Management:
+ Conduct comprehensive job classification studies, leveraging market benchmarks and data analysis to ensure accurate salary structures.
+ Review and manage pay schedules, salary adjustments, and organizational factors such as longevity considerations.
+ Perform equity assessments for new hires, promotions, and internal adjustments to ensure compliance with compensation standards.
+ Analyze pay changes and their financial impacts using Excel, and present detailed reports based on findings.
+ Review and respond to reclassification requests for vacant and filled positions, ensuring proper alignment with organizational needs.
Strategic Advisement:
+ Advise senior management on organizational structure design, position classification strategies, and compensation policies to attract and retain talent.
+ Present recommendations on pay plans, salary structures, and workforce strategies to stakeholders, including HR leadership, organizational leaders, and employees.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:
+ Develop and implement creative and effective recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
+ Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and conducting background checks to ensure high-quality hires.
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree and/or PHR/SHRM preferred.
+ Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in classification and compensation management and recruitment within a structured organizational environment.
+ Strong expertise in salary analysis, job evaluations, market benchmarking, and compliance standards.
+ Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions for financial impact calculations and reporting.
+ Familiarity with compensation systems and HR best practices in organizational structure design.
Preferred Skills:
+ Experience with HRIS systems, NEOGOV, or similar system.
+ Education or Public sector experience preferred.
+ Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and deliver actionable recommendations.
+ Strong analytical abilities combined with problem-solving skills to address complex HR challenges.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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