Manager of Classification and Compensation

Montgomery College•OC - Central Services, MD

9d•$86,709 - $119,224•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, seeks a candidate for a full-time Manager of Classification and Compensation, in the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is a non-bargaining, exempt, grade 33 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. The Manager of Classification and Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the college’s classification and compensation programs. This position is responsible for ensuring equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices that support the college’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to employee engagement and student success. Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and inclusive work environment. Establish performance expectations, ensure accountability, and build strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Advise senior leadership on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and classification matters. Manage classification and compensation initiatives, including organizational reviews, restructuring efforts, process improvements, and change management. Direct the development, evaluation, and maintenance of job classifications and descriptions, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with institutional goals. Oversee compensation programs, salary structures, market analyses, and pay practices to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness. Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies while conducting audits and addressing pay equity concerns. Analyze workforce and compensation data to support strategic planning, budgeting, process improvements, and the college’s commitment to equity and fair employment practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in classification, compensation, human resources, or related functions.
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex organizational initiatives.
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CCP Certification (Certified Compensation Professional)
Advanced proficiency in Excel (modeling, pivot tables, macros)
Experience with market pricing and salary structure development

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and inclusive work environment.
Establish performance expectations, ensure accountability, and build strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Advise senior leadership on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and classification matters.
Manage classification and compensation initiatives, including organizational reviews, restructuring efforts, process improvements, and change management.
Direct the development, evaluation, and maintenance of job classifications and descriptions, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with institutional goals.
Oversee compensation programs, salary structures, market analyses, and pay practices to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies while conducting audits and addressing pay equity concerns.
Analyze workforce and compensation data to support strategic planning, budgeting, process improvements, and the college’s commitment to equity and fair employment practices.