University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Human Resources is recruiting for a compensation and benefits specialist. The role operates as a cross-functional professional for both the Compensation team and the Benefits team within central Human Resources. This is a hybrid position at the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus in Baltimore City, requiring up to three in-office days per week with remote work available after the training period.
Responsibilities Compensation Duties:
Ensures salaries for new, promoted, and reevaluated staff comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations and UMB policies and procedures, including performing an equity analysis considering internal and external market factors.
Ensures the accuracy of pay-related changes for UMB employees, including pay changes related to job changes, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), and merit changes.
Collaborates with clients to determine compensation needs and develop action plans to meet requests.
Consults with clients to determine effective and efficient organizational structure and resource allocation within budgetary restraints to meet unit needs.
Performs job analysis and job evaluation, including organizational analysis and the hierarchical structure of jobs.
Researches 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 aid clients in designing development opportunities within the unit.
Reviews new jobs to determine appropriate classification; creates or modifies job descriptions as needed to reflect current roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
Participates as a member of committees, projects, or initiatives; assists in the development and implementation of project plans and scope.
Statistically analyzes compensation data to determine trends and variances, ensures data integrity, identifies variances, and develops action plans and process improvements to enhance data outcomes.
Follows up with clients to ensure data accuracy and continually reviews processes to improve workflow and timeliness of data exchange.
Benefits Duties:
Administers tuition remission and reimbursement programs, including reviewing applications, responding to employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with USM and UMB policies and deadlines.
Serves as a back-up for monitoring and triaging the Benefits Department email inbox and phone line, providing timely and accurate responses or routing inquiries to the appropriate team member.
Assists in planning and executing major benefits events and initiatives (e.g., Open Enrollment and Health & Wellness Fair), including logistics coordination, communications support, and on-site assistance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Two (2) years of related human resources experience including direct experience with job analysis, job evaluation, and benefits administration. Experience should include proficiency with database and spreadsheet tools and statistical data review.
Supervisory Experience:
N/A
Certification/Licensure:
N/A
Other:
Additional related experience and formal education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience, as allowed by policy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements; knowledge of applicable requirements, regulations, and laws; proficiency with relevant technology/systems; strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and with others; alignment with UMB Core Values: 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, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. 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.
Job Details
Employment type:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Financial Disclosure:
No
Organization:
Human Resources
Job Posting:
Aug 26, 2025
Unposting Date:
Sep 16, 2025, 11:59 PM
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Responsibilities Compensation Duties:
Ensures salaries for new, promoted, and reevaluated staff comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations and UMB policies and procedures, including performing an equity analysis considering internal and external market factors.
Ensures the accuracy of pay-related changes for UMB employees, including pay changes related to job changes, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), and merit changes.
Collaborates with clients to determine compensation needs and develop action plans to meet requests.
Consults with clients to determine effective and efficient organizational structure and resource allocation within budgetary restraints to meet unit needs.
Performs job analysis and job evaluation, including organizational analysis and the hierarchical structure of jobs.
Researches 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 aid clients in designing development opportunities within the unit.
Reviews new jobs to determine appropriate classification; creates or modifies job descriptions as needed to reflect current roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
Participates as a member of committees, projects, or initiatives; assists in the development and implementation of project plans and scope.
Statistically analyzes compensation data to determine trends and variances, ensures data integrity, identifies variances, and develops action plans and process improvements to enhance data outcomes.
Follows up with clients to ensure data accuracy and continually reviews processes to improve workflow and timeliness of data exchange.
Benefits Duties:
Administers tuition remission and reimbursement programs, including reviewing applications, responding to employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with USM and UMB policies and deadlines.
Serves as a back-up for monitoring and triaging the Benefits Department email inbox and phone line, providing timely and accurate responses or routing inquiries to the appropriate team member.
Assists in planning and executing major benefits events and initiatives (e.g., Open Enrollment and Health & Wellness Fair), including logistics coordination, communications support, and on-site assistance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Two (2) years of related human resources experience including direct experience with job analysis, job evaluation, and benefits administration. Experience should include proficiency with database and spreadsheet tools and statistical data review.
Supervisory Experience:
N/A
Certification/Licensure:
N/A
Other:
Additional related experience and formal education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience, as allowed by policy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements; knowledge of applicable requirements, regulations, and laws; proficiency with relevant technology/systems; strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and with others; alignment with UMB Core Values: 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, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. 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.
Job Details
Employment type:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Financial Disclosure:
No
Organization:
Human Resources
Job Posting:
Aug 26, 2025
Unposting Date:
Sep 16, 2025, 11:59 PM
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