Compensation and Benefits Specialist bei University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Human Resources is currently recruiting for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist.  The Compensation and Benefits Specialist will operate as a cross functional professional for both the Compensation team and the Benefits team within central Human Resources.

This will be a hybrid position working at the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus in Baltimore City.  The position will require up to three (3) in office work days per week with the opportunity for remote work available following the completion of a training period.  

Benefits (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.  This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.  All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. 

The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.  

Primary Duties:

Compensation Duties:

• Ensures salaries for new, promoted, and reevaluated staff complies with federal, state, local laws and regulations and UMB's policies and procedures including performing an equity analysis by accounting for internal and external market factors.
• Ensure the accuracy of pay related changes for UMB employees including but not limited to pay related job changes, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), and Merit changes.
• Collaborates with client to determine compensation needs and develop action plans to meet the client's requests.
• Consults with clients to determine effective and efficient organizational structure and resource allocation within budgetary restraints to meet the needs of the unit.
• Performs job analysis and job evaluation that includes organizational analysis and hierarchical structure of jobs.
• Researches the multiple markets in which the University competes for talent; participates in market salary surveys; and conducts market pricing to determine internal and external job value.
• Identifies job descriptions and career ladders to assist clients in designing effective development opportunities with the unit.
• Reviews new jobs in anticipation of recruitment to ensure appropriate classification. Based on position-specific information, determines if an existing job description can be used for classification. As necessary, creates new job descriptions or modifies old job descriptions that accurately reflect current roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
• Participates as a member committees, projects, or initiatives. Assist in development and implementation of project plans and defining scope of work.
• Statistically analyzes compensation data to determine trends and variances and ensure data integrity. Identifies compensation variances; develops action plans and recommendations; and implements process improvements to enhance data outcomes.
• Follows-up with clients to ensure data is accurate. Continuously reviews processes and identify methods to improve the workflow and timeliness of data exchange.

Benefits Duties:

• Administer the tuition remission and reimbursement program, including reviewing applications, responding to employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with USM and UMB institutional policies and deadlines.
• Serve as a back-up for monitoring and triaging the Benefits Department email inbox and phone line, providing timely and accurate responses to basic benefits-related questions or routing inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major benefits events and initiatives, such as the annual Open Enrollment period and the Health & Wellness Fair, including logistics coordination, communication support, and on-site assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Two (2) years of related Human Resources experience including direct experience with job analysis, job evaluation, benefits administration. Experience should display demonstrated experience in database and spreadsheet tools and statistical review of data.

Supervisory Experience: N/A

Certification/Licensure: N/A

Other: Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: Up to $86,860, Commensurate with education and experience 

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. 

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.