About this role
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to serve as a Classification and Compensation Consultant on the Classification and Compensation team. In partnership with the Assistant Director of Classification, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition, UHR leaders, and campus unit leaders, the Classification and Compensation Consultant serves as a subject matter expert regarding staff classification and compensation matters for campus stakeholders. The incumbent will meet with HR Partners to develop strong relationships and influence campus regarding staff classification and compensation matters. The incumbent will handle complex, sensitive staff classification and compensation matters.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Conducts job classification evaluation studies, desk audits, and job description reviews for staff. Conducts market salary analysis using various salary sources and common practices in salary administration. Participates in salary surveys. Performs compensation projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: NA
Licenses/ Certifications: NA
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of classification, compensation, or recruitment.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of research techniques used in collecting, tabulating, evaluating, and presenting data. Skill in the use of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office products. Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: NA
Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter , List of References
Best Consideration Date: November 17, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
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Department
VPA-University Human Resources
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$75,040-$90,048
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
## Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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